Muhindo is a 23-year-old single man from Uganda who is the oldest of seven children in his family. His parents are farmers who grow food to eat at home and to sell to raise school fees for his younger siblings. Muhindo helps his parents on the farm to raise enough money to enroll in university next year.
Two years ago, Muhindo developed a mass on his scalp. He tried using local herbs but saw no improvement, so he decided to seek medical advice at our medical partner’s care center, Holy Family Virika Hospital. The mass was determined to be a sebaceous cyst, a small, closed sac under the skin that presents as a smooth, firm bump and results from a blocked sweat gland or hair follicle. Doctors recommended surgery to excise the cyst to prevent further swelling and pain.
Muhindo and his family are unable to pay for the procedure that he needs. “My condition needs surgery,” shares Muhindo. “I have no money. I need help.”
Watsi’s medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, requests $196 to pay for excision of the cyst, three nights in the hospital, blood tests, a biopsy, and medicine. Muhindo’s surgery is scheduled for August 23.
After surgery, Muhindo hopes to have peace of mind. Let’s help fund his surgery!