Bernard is an elderly man from Uganda. For close to one year, Bernard has been complaining of a painful scrotal swelling that has been a source of discomfort in his life. He experiences pain when walking or on the farm when tilling. He had relied on herbs to treat the condition, which have not worked. He heard of Nyakibale Hospital and came for review.
Doctors diagnosed a hydrocele and surgery is recommended for Bernard. If not treated, he is at risk suffering from urethral dysfunction. Bernard does not have money to pay for his planned surgery.
He is a husband to three wives and a father to ten children. They rely on his small banana and coffee plantation to meet daily needs. His wives work in the farms as well, mainly cultivating cassava and maize. The yields are quite low, limiting his chances of income and he appeals for assistance with his treatment costs.
Fortunately, on May 5th, he will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner’s care center.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $139 to fund Bernard’s surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently.
Bernard says, “I hope to regain my health once again when my surgery goes on successfully.”