Katoma is a 52-year-old farmer who lives with her two children in their three-room house. Her eldest child is in university while her youngest does not yet attend college due to financial constraints. Katoma has been the sole breadwinner of the family since her husband passed away in 2006.
For two years, Katoma has had an abdominal mass and has been experiencing severe lower abdominal pains and backaches. Due to her condition, she has had to completely stop strenuous activities like farming. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $228 to fund Katoma’s surgery. On June 3rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH’s care center. Once recovered, Katoma will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Katoma shared, “I hope and pray for a successful surgery. I will resume farming as soon as possible.”