Besigye is a farmer from Uganda and a widow after losing her husband in 2012, leaving her with two sons. Her first son is a motorbike taxi operator while the youngest has just finished his studies but hasn’t gotten a job yet. Her husband left her with enough land on which to cultivate food crops like beans, groundnuts, and maize for their family. She also has a coffee and banana plantation from which she generates an income to provide to her family.
Since six years ago, Besigye has been experiencing severe backache, lower abdominal pain, and shared that she often feels weak and uncomfortable. She has been diagnosed with large uterine mass and needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $230 to fund Besigye’s surgery. On June 9th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Besigye will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Besigye says: “I hope to be treated from this condition which I have had for so long. After my surgery, I can continue with cultivation.”