Jane is a nursing assistant from Uganda who came to the hospital with complaints of lower abdominal pains and heavy irregular bleeding that has been persistent for three years. From previous hospital visits, she had myoma diagnosis and surgery recommended. However, she could not afford the cost of surgery and was discharged home with pain medications. In recent months, the pain became severe and she came to our Medical Partner's facility, where she was diagnosed with subserosal posterior myoma and advised to have a hysterectomy. If not treated, Jane is at risk of anaemia and a worsened state of health. Jane is a 45-year-old mother of 3 children. Her children are all in school and most of her earnings go towards their school fees. Jane works as a nursing assistant at a small mission dispensary, while her husband is a peasant farmer, growing cabbages, tomatoes and carrots for a living. Jane is not able to meet the cost of surgery and appeals for help. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $230 to fund Jane's surgery. On May 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Jane will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Jane says, “I hope to get fine after my surgery is done because am in deep pain.”

Naomi is a single mother of three, all of which are still in school. Naomi earns a living through casual jobs, like washing clothes for her neighbors. In 2018, she started experiencing pain on the right side of her abdomen. She was diagnosed with gallstones and her surgeon has shared that she needs a laparotomy. Unfortunately, she could not afford the surgery until a neighbor, who is one of our supportive staff, told her about the Watsi program. If not treated Naomi will continue to experience pain and may develop an infection or inflammation. Fortunately our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Now, they are asking for your help to fund this $788 surgery. “When I did not have this condition I was able to provide for my children, but now I have difficulties so I plead for help. I hope to get well so that I can take care of my family,” shared Naomi.

Phally is a 35-year-old fruit seller from Cambodia. He and his wife have been married for eleven years, and have two children together. Both children are in primary school. He likes to watch TV and cook food for his family. In May 2019, Phally was in a motor vehicle accident with the car. He suffered a fractured left femur. He first went to a local hospital, but did not have the money for treatment. After that, he was treated by a traditional Khmer healer, but his leg became more painful and weak. It is now difficult for him to walk at all. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 4th, Phally will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will stop his pain and allow him to regain strength and walk again. Phally said, "I need to go back to work to keep earning money for my family. I hope that this surgery can help me do that."