Postdoctoral Graduations
Bongolo Hospital celebrates the graduation of two postdoctoral medical residents
Photos of the Week
Aviation Medicale De Bongolo
Le programme d’aviation de l’Église de l’Alliance Chrétienne et Missionnaire du Gabon (EACMG) est de retour en vigueur après une interruption de 14 mois en raison de la pandémie et une transition vers un nouvel avion. Le Cessna 206 monomoteur à 6 places a effectué plus de 40 vols (et ça continue !) Depuis le …
“The Blind Store”
The vendors at “the blind store” at Bongolo Hospital may not be able to see, but they somehow keep track of bills and coins well enough to give correct change to hospital-goers in need of essentials like hygiene products, basic food items, and even fans that can be rented by the night. According to one …
White Coat Ceremony
Like all new residents entering the PAACS surgical training program at Bongolo, new arrival Dr. Noble was this week presented with a surgical textbook and clothed in the iconic white doctor’s coat as part of Bongolo’s White Coat Ceremony. In this solemn ceremony, the new trainee takes an oath before the hospital staff affirming his …
Friends of Bongolo
Visitors from US-based nonprofit Bongolo Friends and Allegheny Center Alliance Church toured Bongolo’s campus and met with doctors, leadership, and other staff this week to learn more about the work God is doing in Gabon and to discuss specific ways these organizations can partner with the hospital to help further its mission. Photo by Ulrich …
“La Relève de Demain”
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 …
Making Disciples
“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 …
Gabrielle
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 …
The Little Children
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 19:14 The pediatrics department at Bongolo Hospital sees thousands of patients each year for care of conditions like malaria, pneumonia, sickle cell anemia, and dehydration, making Bongolo’s pediatrics department one of …
Made Well by Faith
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” – Mark 5:34 When Patricia, age 31, came to Bongolo for care of a heart condition last week at the recommendation of her family, medical imaging revealed a massive blood clot in her heart that could …