Kabonesa is an 84-year-old woman from Uganda. She is a mother of six and works as a small scale farmer to support her family.
About 20 years ago, Kabonesa developed an abnormal swelling near her middle abdomen. She has been experiencing pain after eating and sometimes feels as if the food is trapped above her stomach. Due to the pain, she is also unable to bend, work, or lift heavy items.
She reported her symptoms to a local hospital at the beginning of this year and was diagnosed with a hernia. Advised to have surgery but unable to afford the treatment, she sought out our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, in search of assistance. If not treated, Kabonesa may suffer internal tissue damage due to an obstruction of oxygen flow.
Kabonesa is now scheduled to undergo surgery on May 17 to repair the hernia. She is requesting $249 to cover the expenses of the procedure.
Kabonesa says, “I have pain from a hernia. I am requesting assistance.” After surgery, she hopes to resume farming in order to grow more food to continue taking care of her family.