Healthcare in rural Africa faces significant hurdles. Limited hospitals, clinics, and trained medical professionals create widespread shortages. Long distances and poor transportation make accessing care extremely difficult, particularly for vulnerable populations. Underfunded healthcare systems often lack essential supplies and medications. Common diseases like malaria and HIV persist, worsened by malnutrition and sanitation issues. The result is a high rate of preventable illnesses and premature deaths.
Our commitment to addressing this need is evident through our healthcare centers in Kenya and Burundi, providing essential medical services to underserved communities.
Simple Acts, Profound Impact
Our eye clinics have provided vision to over 5,500 people and 5,000 free glasses, bringing vital care to underserved communities.
Our informal eye clinics across Africa are bringing clear vision to thousands. To date, we've examined over 5,500 patients, providing more than 5,000 pairs of free prescription glasses. Beyond physical healing, these clinics offer vital care to those in need.
We've had the privilege of counseling every patient, witnessing over 1,000 individuals make a first-time commitment to Christ.
Recognizing the critical need for healthcare in Kibogoye, Burundi, we acquired land and established a healthcare clinic, opening its doors in October 2023. The clinic has quickly become a lifeline for the community, providing essential medical services. To date, we have served over 18,000 patients, and by the end of 2024, we anticipate celebrating 166 births within its walls.
For nearly two decades, the Reusse Troyer Health Center has been a lifeline for the Kenyan community, providing free and accessible healthcare since its opening in 2005. Our commitment extends to all facets of care, from general medicine and vaccinations to specialized maternity services. The dedication of our medical staff is particularly evident in our maternity ward, opened in October 2008. We've proudly welcomed over 800 newborns into the world, achieving a remarkable zero percent mortality rate at birth, a reflection of our unwavering dedication to maternal and infant health.