December 14, 2015
18-year-old Abigaba lives in Uganda with her husband, who works at a hair salon.
This September, Abigaba spent six hours in labor at the health centre in her home village, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), tells us. “Abigaba was referred to a government hospital in Fort Portal where she had surgery and her first baby was stillborn. After the surgery, Abigaba noticed that her urine could not be controlled.”
Abigaba has a vesicovaginal fistula, an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and vagina that allows for continuous and involuntary discharge of urine.
She discovered the Watsi program at Virika Hospital after being unable to afford additional transportation and surgery at the government-run hospital. Fistula repair for Abigaba costs $290 and will lower her risk of chronic pain, chance of infection, and possibility of being a social outcast.
“After surgery she hopes to recover, regain her dignity, and continue supporting herself without having to depend on her sister-in-law,” says AMHF.
“Thank you in advance for offering to help me,” shares Abigaba.
18-year-old Abigaba lives in Uganda with her husband, who works at a hair salon.
This September, Abigaba spent six hours in labor at the ...
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January 13, 2016
Abigaba received surgery for post-pregnancy complications.
“Abigaba’s fistula repair was a success,” reports our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). “She has been monitored [for] fourteen days. Urine has completely stopped leaking.”
AMHF adds, “She feels that her dignity is recovered already. After full recovery, she hopes to start supporting herself in activities such as washing and to work hard to support her family.”
Abigaba shares, “Thank you very much for your help. Now I feel good. Urine is not leaking at all. God bless you.”
Her husband states, “Thank you very much. Keep up the spirit of helping the poor. She was suffering and I was suffering with her in the hospital for three months before we come to Virika hospital. If I see another poor lady in such as condition, I’ll look for money and transport her to Virika for treatment.”
"Abigaba’s fistula repair was a success," reports our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). "She has been monitored...
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