Look at any official rankings comparing healthcare in the world and you will be hard-pressed to find an African country in the top 50. In fact, the majority of them will be at the bottom end of the list. The reality is that many of the countries in Africa are the poorest in the world, and as a result, their healthcare system suffers. Their hospitals face illnesses and diseases that would be preventable and treatable in other parts of the world, their life expectancy is considerably lower than other countries, and only 52% of Africans have access to the healthcare they need (African Health Agenda International Conference, 2021). It all seems hopeless.
This is not the case though. In this edition we will see how AIM is having significant impact through its medical ministries: supporting local hospitals, training local medical professionals, and bringing healing and the hope of Jesus to these countries.