Silva is a small-scale farmer. He lives with his wife who is also a small-scale farmer and they own a three-room mud house for shelter. Their children are all grown now and married.
Since August 2021, Silva has had a bilateral hydrocele. He developed severe pains and a small swelling that has progressively increased in size. Currently, he is finding it difficult to walk. Silva enjoys cleaning and clearing bushes around his home but is unable to do it in his current state. He came to Rushoroza Hospital and after a review, the surgeon recommended that he undergo surgery for which he is seeking support. If not treated, he will be at risk of infections or development of a tumor. Fortunately, on December 16th, he will undergo surgery at our medical partner’s care center.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $170 to fund Silva’s surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently.
Silva says, “I can no longer do my usual duties comfortably and my walking has greatly been affected. I hope to comfortably continue with my daily activities once I have treatment.”