Musolo is a 42-year-old husband and father of five girls and two boys who lives with his family in Uganda. He is a business man who deals in fresh food products, and his wife takes care of their home. All of his children attend school, and he pays for their education.
In June of 2014, Musolo developed a painful swelling. He went to a hospital in Kampala, where he was diagnosed with a right hydrocele.
A hydrocele is a sac of watery fluid that causes swelling in the groin. While hydroceles may occur at any age, the cause of their development is unknown.
On December 7, Musolo underwent surgery to treat the hydrocele. During the operation, the surgeon made a small incision to remove the sac of fluid and then used stitches to close the path by which fluid was accumulating.
Unfortunately, Musolo cannot afford to pay for the surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $185 to pay for his care. Funding also covers the costs of three days in the hospital, lab tests, and medicine.
“I hope to continue my business,” shares Musolo.