Jackline is a 54-year-old farmer who is a mother of six. Unfortunately, her husband passed away in 2020. He left her a small permanent house for shelter. Her first born is 30 years old and a nursery school teacher. She shared that her last born is 13 years old but does not attend school as her youngest has special needs and is nonverbal. Jackline supports her family through small-scale farming.
A year ago, Jackline began experiencing lower abdominal pains. She has since been diagnosed with endometritis and endometrial hyperplasia, both conditions caused by a thickening or inflammation of the uterus lining. To relieve her pain and prevent further health complications caused by these conditions, Jackline needs to undergo a hysterectomy, which is a procedure where surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $319 to fund Jackline’s surgery. On July 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Jackline will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Jackline says, “I believe I can live a normal and better life once again through surgery. I hope to return to farming very soon.”