Yohane is a 36-year-old father of two from Malawi. He does casual work in town, while his wife takes care of their home and family. About 11 years ago, Yohane began experiencing on-and-off swelling in his inguinal region. At first, he ignored it, thinking it was nothing serious, but it did not go away. Yohane sought medical attention from a hospital, where he was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. If left untreated, inguinal hernias can lead to complications, such as strangulation, which cuts off the blood flow to the intestine, and can be life-threatening. He was scheduled for surgery at the public hospital, but the surgery date kept being postponed. Recently, the pain got much more intense, accompanied by much discomfort. Yohane learnt about our medical partner's care facility, Partners in Hope Medical Center, and went there to seek treatment. He has been scheduled for surgery on July 1st, and is seeking to raise $575 for the procedure. Yohana hopes to resume work after recovery, so he can continue supporting his family, including his parents back in the village. He says: "I have been hearing about the surgical support program at PiH, but I didn't believe it. Today, I am grateful about this program that has saved Malawians like me. Kindly help me to regain my health, and to continue supporting my family after recovery."

Wincy is a businesswoman from Malawi. She is a widow with two sons. Her oldest son is in university, and the youngest one is waiting for university selection. Wincy sells tomatoes to support her children. She lost her husband 5 years ago, and she is now completely reliant on her small-scale business to support her family. For five years, Wincy has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms associated with abdominal pain that worsened over time. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and proper treatment was prescribed. Since then, she has been visiting different hospitals and taking different blood boosters to avoid anaemia and relieve her pains. Her business has been significantly affected. On February 4th, Wincy visited our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where she was seen by a gynecologist, who confirmed her condition and the need for surgery. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Wincy's surgery. On March 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery. Once recovered, Wincy will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Wincy said, "My condition has failed me. I cannot concentrate on my business to support my children fully at school as a single mother. If chances allow, kindly help to support my family and me."

Kalabahan is 32 years old, and a mother of five children, all boys, from Mali. During her free time, she enjoys taking care of her home and her boys. Kalabahan is currently expecting her sixth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Muso, is helping Kalabahan undergo a C-Section on July 7th. This procedure will cost $259, and Kalabahan needs your support. Kalabahan says: "I hope to have a healthy baby, and deliver safely."