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Surgery fund for Njoroge: emergency hernia repair in Mbarara

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Njoroge was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇬 Mbarara, Western Region, Uganda1,426 views
Wanjiru Caroline Barasa
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Mbarara
Njoroge was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in December. The surgeon at Mbarara University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $900, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $450 short. my husband has been in and out of Mbarara University Hospital since December. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Njoroge struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Njoroge won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $300 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Wanjiru
due date
2026-04-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
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