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 Mission Statement
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The African Mission Healthcare Foundation exists to support the effective and compassionate medical efforts of mission and church organizations across the continent. The Foundation seeks to link the generosity of individuals, philanthropy and churches to increase the reach and impact of effective on-the-ground healthcare workers. |
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Training African Surgeons |  |
Tony Mwenyemali is one of three promising young African surgeons-in-training sponsored by AMHF. Dr. Mwenyemali, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, trains at Mbingo Baptist Hospital in Cameroon under the auspices of the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons.
PAACS trainees learn under qualified Western surgeons. After five years of quality education they return to their home areas to offer surgical care to the underserved. Each of these future surgeons can be expected to operate on 15,000 patients during their careers and consult on another 100,000 in the clinic.
With an average of only 1 surgeon for every 250,000 people in Africa, 10-20% of all preventable deaths on the continent are attrributable to surgical conditions. Educating the next generation of African surgeons is literally a life-and-death matter for tens of thousands. |
Partners in Hope, Malawi
Thandizo (Help) Ward
celebrates 1 year of operations with admission of its 400th client! |
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Dear Friends,
The African Mission Healthcare Foundation is off to a great start! We have already approved 13 projects in 6 countries for support, with more great work identified. Please read on to learn about these life-saving efforts.
Thank you for your partnership as we support health and healing in Africa. Our goal remains nothing less than assisting millions who are currently suffering without access to quality services.
Grace,
Jon Fielder, MD
Chief Executive Officer
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Naivasha Medical Center Maternity, Kenya
In 2006, this 3-acre piece of land a little over a kilometer from beautiful lake Naivasha was empty save a dilapidated building. Now there is a busy AIDS and general clinic, antenatal services, HIV clinical training, and, as of last month, a brand new maternity and nursery!
The first baby was born there in late December (see picture). Because of the growing and young population, we expect many, many more!
Most of the maternity construction has been funded by the Fielder Medical Assistance Foundation (precursor to AMHF). Now AMHF is committing $41,000 this year to subsidize care for the poor. The main Kijabe Hospital which oversees Naivasha has a maternal mortality rate one-fifth that of Kenya as a whole. We hope to bring that level of excellence and compassion to the women and children of Naivasha.
AMHF also purchased an ambulance for the rapidly expanding medical center. Now emergency cases may be transferred quickly and the successful HIV community program may expand its reach. A generator will follow, to provide back-up power.
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Toyota Landcruiser Ambulance |
The hospital is stepping up its own commitment, assigning a Kenyan doctor to join a part-time expatriate physician on-site. Along with the dedicated support staff, they will handle the 40,000 outpatients as well as the more complicated obstetrical cases.
Remarkable growth in under four years! We are incredibly grateful to to all who have helped make this possible.
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How to Help
As with our past efforts, this work is only possible through the kindness and generosity of our friends. For a complete list of the projects we are assisting or intend to support, please visit our website. AMHF is incorporated but is not yet a 501(c)3 registered entity. Our administrative partner, Heritage Christian Church, can receive tax-deductible donations on our behalf.  | | Maasai Outreach Clinic, Tanzania |
Checks may be made out to Heritage Christian Church. In the memo line, please indicate that the gift is for African Mission Healthcare. The address is: Heritage Christian Church Attention: April Walters 7413 Maxtown Road Westerville, OH 43082 If you are interested in supporting a particular program please write to me directly. No administrative charges are applied by AMHF. |
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