Photos of the Week

“La Relève de Demain”

Doctor in white lab coat administers eye exam to a child

French – “The succession of tomorrow” Veteran ophthalmology resident Dr. Roger looks on as newly-arrived surgical ophthalmology intern Dr. Siméon administers an on-site visual acuity exam to a patient in the pediatrics department. Bongolo’s strong tradition in training prepares its graduates to not only provide excellent medical care, but to pass on their knowledge to …

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Making Disciples

Doctors and medical workers converse outside African hospital

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”  – Matthew 28: 19-20 Students in Bongolo’s nursing program benefit from frequent opportunities to work alongside experienced doctors and nurses to …

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Gabrielle

Premature newborn baby with medical tubes

At only 1200g (2lbs, 10oz), premature newborn Gabrielle is smaller than 99% of newborn babies as she joins the world.  Her cesarean birth at Bongolo was a success and her prognosis is good, but given a complication late in the pregnancy doctors say Gabrielle would not likely have survived a home birth had her mother …

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