“My faith motivates me to do my job well: I don’t work for my boss, but for the Lord and for the patient.” Thirty young doctors, nurses, and students have come to Jan’s training session on ethics on their day off. The room is full, and there is lively discussion about the case studies in[...]
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From nutrition program to research: 10 years to today
Ten years ago, the nutrition program at the clinic in Dakar was in full swing. Malnutrition is still quite prevalent in Senegal, not so much because of poverty, but because of social and cultural factors. In particular, the way we organized care for malnourished infants was innovative. According to [...]
Life lessons in the classroom
“In my community, respect for traditions is an important value: certain illnesses require sacrifices and spiritual rituals.” Although I (Tabitha) am the one in front of the class at this lesson on community health at the nursing school, I am learning at least as much myself. The students[...]
From a teaching hospital to the countryside: the story of Dr. Brian*
We have a new doctor at the Galle Kisal clinic in northern Senegal! Dr. Brian is not just any doctor: he has a ton of experience and is training to be an infectiologist. Why did he trade a well-paid job in a teaching hospital for work as a rural doctor? He doesn’t have a clear […][...]
February 28th, 2023 - 13:50 § in Africa
It starts with one sheep
When Sidy came to faith, his business collapsed. He was looked down upon by colleagues and family, and no one was buying his merchandise anymore. But Sidy didn’t sit back. He bought a sheep, and then another and slowly expanded his flock. He was happy when he was finally able to resell a sheep[...]
October 12th, 2022 - 10:51 § in Africa
Community health in northern Senegal
A surprised smile followed by a heartfelt welcome as we enter a small, thatched hut where an old man is sitting on a mat on the floor. Seydi has been semi-paralyzed since his stroke, and he is unable to come to the clinic. Although surrounded by family members, he is in bad shape. Our new […][...]
Opening nursing school
At the opening speech of the Christian nursing school, Pastor Aliou almost broke down in tears, “We have prayed a lot for Christians to have a place in society in Senegal and now I see it happening before my very eyes.” On Jan. 19, 2022, Senegal’s first Christian nursing and midwif[...]
Mercy Ships in Senegal
It has not gone unnoticed by many people in the Netherlands: Mercy Ships has a brand-new hospital ship and it is on its way to Senegal! They are coming to finish their work that began upon arrival in Senegal in 2019. Tabitha has been working closely with Mercy Ships in order for their work to [&hell[...]
Concert tour with Hanne de Vries, an impression
In 2019 the Yeesu Rekk vision was born: concerts that have only one goal: to make known and exalt the name of Jesus. The first concert was in Dakar, the desire arose to give a Yeesu Rekk concert in each of the 14 provinces of Senegal. After a forced corona break, a second concert followed […][...]
October 16th, 2020 - 15:01 § in Africa
Galle Kisal Clinic 10 years!
Last month we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the clinic Galle Kisal (House of Peace) in Northern Senegal. It has been a difficult year for the staff as they continued the vision following the death of the founder Dr. Ousmane Soh. At many times he is still sorely missed by colleagues and patients[...]
