As a child in rural Kenya, Cavine Ochieng watched neighbors live with untreated illness because the nearest hospital was far away and care felt unaffordable. Today, he is in family medicine training in Kenya to become the kind of doctor he rarely saw growing up. Now a resident at AIC Litein Hospital, Cavine is preparing to return to communities like his own. Places where access […]
When Dr. Atnafu Alemayehu left Ethiopia with his new bride to begin family medicine residency training in Kenya, he carried more than medical textbooks and ambition; he carried a calling. “As a Christ-minded physician, my passion is to reach the unreached,” he says. Now in his second year of training at Tenwek Mission Hospital through […]
Empowering Healing and Hope in Ethiopia Meet Dr. Getiso Tarekegn, a MedSend National Scholar and resident in the PAACS program at Soddo Hospital in Ethiopia. In this heartfelt video, Dr. Tarekegn expresses his deep appreciation for MedSend’s support, which makes his training as a general surgeon possible. Every surgery, clinic visit, and hospital round is an […]
Training National Doctors in Kenya: Dr. Carol Spears’ Mission When Dr. Carol Spears transitioned from a corporate career to medicine, she never imagined that God would lead her to impact global healthcare in such a profound way. Today, she serves at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, helping to equip the next generation of national doctors through […]
A Calling to Heal and Serve For Dr. Faith Lelei, medicine has always been more than just treating physical ailments—it’s a tool for evangelism and a way to share God’s love. “We are passionate about using healthcare as a tool for evangelism and reaching out to many, not only in Kenya but even beyond,” she […]
In partnership with MedSend, an Egyptian hospital is equipping a new generation of compassionate healthcare providers through a Christian medical training program. This specialized program is preparing residents not only to deliver skilled medical care but also to minister to their patients with the love and hope of Christ. The program’s director, Dr. A*, recently shared […]
The childhood mortality rate (the number of children globally who died before age 5) dropped to a record low of 4.9 million in 2022, a 50% reduction since 2000. While this progress is encouraging and a testament to the arduous work and committed efforts of developing nations–including those serving in healthcare missions providing quality care […]
In 2023, Nkhoma Hospital in Malawi opened its new intensive care unit (ICU), significantly increasing regional ICU capacity by 50%. This new ICU, led by MedSend Grant Recipient Dr. Beth Stuebing, treats critical cases such as trauma, pesticide poisoning, and cerebral malaria, thanks to a dedicated team of nurses and residents. However, Malawi’s economic challenges, […]
“I am playing a significant role in ensuring there is a generation of medical professionals who are consistently offering whole person care to persons seeking medical care. Clinicians who see the person, not the disease.” – Dr. Sarah Kiptinniss The Reality of Care in Nairobi Access to medical care in the low-income areas around Nairobi, […]
Financial investment in the National Scholars program means that more national doctors than ever can receive training in countries with a severe shortage of skilled physicians. Dr. Mamy Fulbert, a first-year resident in the general surgery program at Bongolo Christian Missionary Hospital in Gabon, was born and raised in Guinea, where the healthcare system is […]
