Meet Alinda, a playful 11-month old child who lives in Uganda with his mother and grandparents. His mother dropped out of school and now works as a farm laborer to support the family.
When Alinda was two months old, he developed a swelling in his right inguinal region. His mother was unable to afford proper medical treatment, so she turned to traditional medicines. Unfortunately Alinda’s condition did not improve.
Recently, Alinda’s pain intensified. When his mother finally brought him to the hospital, he was diagnosed with an inguinal scrotal hernia, a protrusion of intestinal tissue through the abdominal wall. On November 30, he underwent a hernia repair surgery. During the operation, doctors repositioned the protruding tissue and repaired the tear in his abdominal wall.
Alinda’s mother is unable to pay for her child’s surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Alinda’s operation.
After Alinda’s recovery, his mother plans to enroll back in school so she can work toward a better future for her son. “I will work very hard to become a nursery school teacher,” she shares.