Kakuru is a 55-year-old woman who along with her husband adopted two children who are now 10 and 6 years old. Their family relies on her husband’s carpentry work to provide for their daily needs.
For the past two years, Kakuru has had lower abdominal pain and bleeding, symptoms which have affected her daily life. She is not able to do strenuous work due to associated back pain. Kakuru came to Nyakibale Hospital after she heard about their surgery program. Upon undergoing medical review, Kakuru was diagnosed with multiple myomas and cervical polyps that require a hysterectomy. During this procedure, surgeons will remove her uterus. If not treated, she would be at high risk of complications including anaemia.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Kakuru’s surgery. On April 23rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Kakuru will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Kakuru shared, “I hope that if I am able to undergo operation with your support, my life will get back to normal and I will be able to continue raising our children.”