Lyson is a 71-year-old farmer from Malawi who lives with his wife near their children and grandchildren. In his free time, he likes to do carpentry work and listen to the radio.
For the past four months, Lyson has been experiencing pain and difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate, a relatively common condition often found in older men. Though the enlargement is benign and easily treated with surgery, Lyson has not been able to access proper medical resources. If left untreated, he could be at risk of urinary tract infections and even bladder or kidney damage.
$733 will pay for the costs of Lyson’s operation, during which doctors will surgically remove part of the enlarged prostate gland. After the procedure, Lyson will be free of his pain and urinary symptoms.
Lyson is excited to have the surgery and is looking forward to returning to farming maize and groundnuts.
“I appreciate this very much,” Lyson says.