Medical stories

A fragile beginning…

July 15, 2014 | by admin | Leave a comment |

Every birth at His House of Hope is special. But there are some births in which we sense the hand of God in unique ways. Here is one of those sacred journeys we have been privileged to be a part of…. A 15 year old girl delivered her first baby pre-term at 29 weeks, with a birth weight of

RIP, Joseph Bida, your faith and courage has inspired us all!

October 30, 2013 | by admin | Leave a comment |

“Joseph, you have a special place in the history of South Sudan, as the first patient treated, in-country, for Burkitt’s lymphoma. But in God’s story and in His Kingdom, your place is even more special, more privileged and is secure for eternity! God has called you home, in His perfect timing, and your story needs to be told. Your

Precious little treasures!

October 30, 2013 | by admin | Leave a comment |

If you are born early, or small, in South Sudan, you are likely to die. The odds are not good as the care is simply not available. Breathing difficulties, feeding difficulties, inability to maintain a normal temperature, and a greater risk of infection make the chances of surviving very small. Yet God loves every baby, no matter how small

Baby Gloria – a testimony to God’s power!

October 30, 2013 | by admin | Leave a comment |

We believe God works through ordinary means, empowering our efforts in health care, in order to bring hope and healing to the sick and suffering in South Sudan. Yet every now and then, we witness Him at work in the extraordinary and the spectacular. Baby Gloria is one such miracle – a testimony to God’s power to do as

Mothers Day in Africa – “Get up and walk!”

May 4, 2013 | by admin | 1 Comment |

How do you celebrate Mothers Day in the country with the worst maternal mortality in the world? One way is by celebrating the miraculous work of God as He brings hope and healing to the women and children of South Sudan. Here are two stories, to help you join in, with tears and joy, as God works to transform His

Mothers Day in Africa – A Rose Amongst Thorns

May 4, 2013 | by admin | Leave a comment |

How do you celebrate Mothers Day in the country with the worst maternal mortality in the world? One way is by celebrating the miraculous work of God as He brings hope and healing to the women and children of South Sudan. This story will help you join in, with tears and joy, as God works to transform His people and

Famous baby Jordan!

April 1, 2013 | by admin | Leave a comment |

We had the privilege of caring for Baby Jordan recently. His parents are missionaries in Yei and were planning to return to the US for the birth of their son. Preterm labour changed all of that and Baby Jordan was born at His House of Hope, at 32 weeks gestation. The birth went well, his condition stabilised, and he was

Childbirth in Africa – some medical stories

February 11, 2013 | by admin | 1 Comment |

Childbirth in Africa is complex, particularly in South Sudan. The 1-in-10 lifetime maternal and 1-in-10 infant mortality rates are amongst the worst in the world. Added to this is the complexity of 60 linguo-tribal groups, minimal education, the norm of unattended homebirths, polygamy, witchcraft, malaria, no ambulance network and a society recovering from 25 years of civil war. Here are

The first patient at His House of Hope

April 25, 2012 | by admin | 1 Comment |

This is an inspiring and powerful story! Life rather than death for a Sudanese woman and two Africans, giving their own blood, to save her life, though she was not of their family or tribe. God is doing wonderful things through His House of Hope – bringing hope and healing to the people of this new nation! Through the eyes