“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[...]
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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 […][...]
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[...]
December 30th, 2021 - 14:49 § in Medical
Association for Christians in Healthcare has its papers!
Last month we celebrated a milestone for the medical mission in Senegal: the National Association for Christians in Care is now officially registered! This process took 2 years and was delayed by the corona virus and because the authorities had many questions about this initiative. The UCMPS vision [...]
July 12th, 2021 - 14:15 § in Medical
Demba can walk again!
Demba, an 11-year-old boy is happy that he can walk again! A few months ago, he was very ill and thought his leg needed to be amputated. Now he walks into the clinic in Northern Senegal without crutches. After an operation in a hospital within our network, he was able to rehabilitate with us and [&h[...]
March 24th, 2021 - 11:07 § in Medical
Grief and insecurity
About a year ago a good friend and fellow doctor warned us, and unfortunately, over the past months, we experienced what he warned us for: we and the church in Senegal are suffering the loss of a number of loved ones due to COVID-19. In the past month, three important church leaders have passed away[...]
December 24th, 2020 - 16:03 § in Medical
Maternity ward opens in Galle Kisal
A car approaches the clinic at high speeds and breaks at the last second. A woman yells and makes wide arm gestures. A baby, apparently born on the way, is wrapped in some cloths in the back of the pick-up. The placenta still attached to the umbilical cord. The woman tells us that the baby […[...]
December 24th, 2020 - 12:25 § in Medical
Conference for doctors and nurses in 7 regions
Doctors and nurses in Senegal are, just like anywhere in the world, tired of the Corona crisis and the uncertainty and stress. How can you continually show compassion in the midst of this difficult time? “Compassion in Action” was the theme of the annual conference, which this time was held dece[...]
From civil servant to hospital director
We would like to introduce you to Kane. He considers his work as a civil servant as his spiritual calling. When he became a Christian as a teenager, his pastor encouraged him to become a pastor or a teacher. He, however, decided to pursue a career as a civil servant. He was accepted into a […[...]
