Mugisa is a 65-year-old retired schoolteacher from Uganda. He is married and a father of three children.
About four years ago, Mugisa developed a swelling in his right inguinal region near his stomach. He was first given herbs to try to reduce the size of the swelling, but they did not work. In March of 2017, the pain from the swelling became severe. He went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. This means that part of his intestine had protruded through the muscles surrounding the abdomen.
Due to the pain, Mugisa feels weak. He is unable to lift heavy items or climb the hills to reach his gardens and water well. If left untreated, Mugisa is at risk of experiencing hernia strangulation.
He is currently scheduled to undergo surgery on April 19 to repair the hernia. Our medical partner is requesting $249 to cover the expenses of the procedure.
Mugisa says, “I am sick, but I cannot afford to pay for my treatment.”