Ayebale is a 12-year-old boy from Uganda. He is the fifth born out of eight children. There are five boys and three girls in his family. Ayebale and his younger siblings are in government-funded schools, where education is free, because his parents are unable to pay school fees in private schools. Ayebale’s parents are farmers.
Ayebale was born with a swollen right scrotum. His parents kept him on local herbs for treatment. Eventually, Ayebale’s parents took him to be examined at Holy Family Virika Hospital, our medical partner’s care center. At the hospital, Ayebale was diagnosed with a right scrotal hydrocele. which requires surgery. If not treated, Ayebale may suffer pain and discomfort as the swelling continues growing.
On September 6, Ayebale will undergo hydrocele repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, has requested $185 to fund Ayebale’s procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including a three night hospital stay, labs, supplies, medications, and physician time.