“Katho and Singo were their names, typical for twin babies born in the Bira tribe. Samaritan’s Purse evacuated these babies with their mother from their home and brought them to our feeding program.
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Advent Greetings & Prayers for Congo
Well yesterday was the long-awaited day for Congo, December 19th, the end of Kabila’s “reign.” This was the planned election year, however an election was never organized. It seems that Kabila wanted to change the Constitution to stay in office…apparently this is a common occurrence in African countries. We continue
D.R. Congo – Strength To Walk Again
I was reminded again this past week that we care for patients so that they can tell others of the goodness of God. As patients are healed they bear witness to others, and God receives the glory.
Alili – How did you get shot?
“So, how did you get shot?” I asked the 12 year-old boy in front of me. I had heard what had happened, but I wanted to get his account. Here is the story he told me.
DR Congo – “Meilleur prise en charge”
MPEC. It stands for “Meilleur prise en charge” (better care). This is the most common reason for transfer to Nyankunde from another hospital.
D.R. Congo MAPENZI’S STORY OF MALNUTRITION
MAPENZI’S STORY OF MALNUTRITION IN THE CONGO She was breathing quickly and was too weary to sit. Her mother’s brow was furrowed. I kept looking at Mapenzi’s body and her date of birth on the intake, thinking to myself “There is no way she is 7 years old. She looks
DR Congo – SIFA AND HER BABY
From Dr. Lindsey Cooper, CHSC Pediatrician serving at Nyankunde Hospital in Democratic Republic of Congo My eyes picked them out from across the room at the outpatient malnutrition clinic, a very young girl holding a very small 5-month old baby. They were admitted last week with severe anemia and malnutrition.
