Medics in Mandritsara
Katy Linley works at Good News Hospital in Mandritsara on the island of Madagascar. One of her’s and husband Mat’s recent prayer letters gives us a glimpse into some of the challenges that she faces in her work.
Katy Linley works at Good News Hospital in Mandritsara on the island of Madagascar. One of her’s and husband Mat’s recent prayer letters gives us a glimpse into some of the challenges that she faces in her work.
Yesterday, I was carrying out the most ignoble procedure a surgeon can do, and caught myself thinking ‘this is not what I came here to do’. Followed immediately by the challenge ‘but I thought you wanted to serve others?
Dr Caroline Bell is currently exploring her call to long term medical mission through a Short Term placement in Adi, D. R. Congo. Here she shares what life is like in the Congo and how things are going so far…
Zillah Whitehouse has lived in Mbarara, Uganda since 2009, working in the Physiotherapy Department at the local hospital and university. Here she talks about some of the positive changes that have happened to her since coming to live in Uganda.
The dream of many Ugandans struggling in poverty is of a successful poultry farm. Unfortunately, many of these ‘would-be’ farmers often find themselves plagued by unhealthy animals. In desperation, these farmers turn to their community vet. But an honest vet is hard to find.
Keith Waddell has been serving as a doctor in Uganda for 50 years. Last October at St James Cathedral, Mbarara, a celebration service was held for Keith, his work and for God’s goodness in not just restoring physical sight, but spiritual sight too.