She Couldn’t Breathe. A Liter of Fluid Later, Sharon Survived

Sharon, 26, arrived at Bweyale Kitara struggling to breathe and unable to walk. She had a severe pleural effusion—fluid in the lungs. Dr. Johnson confirmed the diagnosis and performed a bedside procedure, draining 1.25 liters of fluid.

That night, Sharon slept peacefully for the first time in weeks. Two days later, after antibiotics and supportive care, she was discharged. She left deeply grateful—and able to breathe again.