Turyahebwa is a middle-aged woman and mother of seven who farms along with with her husband. Their farm output helps them to meet their basic needs. Her children are now married and with families of their own and find it challenging to offer her support as they are not formally employed. For the past 6 months, Turyahebwa has been feeling symptoms and has reduced her activities on the farm due to her pain. She came to Watsi's Medical Partner Care Center Nyakibale Hospital where doctors have diagnosed her with premalignany cervical lesions. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus, but is afraid of the cost of surgery. Turayhebwa appeals for help to undergo the treatment. If not treated, the lesions might turn cancerous and spread resulting in premature death. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Turyahebwa's surgery. On February 23rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Turyahebwa will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and have a better quality of life. Turyahebwa says: “I am afraid that the condition may turn into cancer if not treated. I hope to resume farming once I am treated to cater for my family.”

Komson is a 35-year-old cane juice seller from Cambodia. He has been married for 11 years and lives with his wife and two daughters. The oldest child is nine years old in grade 3, while his younger child is not yet in school. When Komson is not working, he likes listening to the radio, watching TV, and helping around the house with cleaning, cooking, and caring for his daughters. On January 3rd, 2021, Komson was involved in a motor vehicle crash involving a dog. This accident caused him to fracture his right femur. His family decided on a Khmer traditional treatment, where a bamboo stalk is placed on the affected leg to support the femur. He took some medications and went home. After a few days, his family took him to the provincial hospital near their home for an X-ray, where he was referred to Children's Surgical Centre. There, they assessed his fracture and saw that his broken leg is much shorter than his other leg. His leg is swollen and very painful, and it is difficult for him to walk. Surgeons decided to put him in traction for 5 days and then conduct an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of his right femur. On January 18th, Komson will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will help him walk again so that he can continue to work and support his family. He wants to make sure he has enough money to send his daughters to school. Komson shared, "I hope that after surgery, my right femur will be repaired and I will no longer have pain or swelling. I am anxious to get back to my job and supporting my family."

Rim is a widow with one son. She has always farmed, as does her son, though she no longer works in the rice field due to her age. She shared that her husband passed away over 40 years ago. She lives with her son and his family and enjoys listening to the monks preaching on the radio. Two years ago, Rim developed a cataract in her on her left eye eye, causing her photophobia, tearing, and blurred vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Rim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours and half with her son seeking treatment. On February 1st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her on her left eye eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. She said, "I am hopeful that after surgery I will be able to see well and can go to join ceremonies at the pagoda by myself. I want to help my son to take care of the grandchildren."