Global Health

A woman exits an ambulance after receiving testing during The United Methodist Church’s free health expo in Harare, Zimbabwe, as other patients wait to be seen. The church partnered with the government and Sunningdale Medical Center to offer the free screenings to church members and the community in October. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Patients line up for free church health clinic

The United Methodist Sunningdale Circuit in Zimbabwe collaborated with the government to offer free health screenings and information.

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The theme of the annual AIDS Interfaith Breakfast in New York City highlighted the failure of the world health community to “put children first,” calling on faith communities to speak out on behalf of the voiceless and vulnerable. That theme can offer inspiration as churches celebrate World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. Photo by the Rev. Donald E. Messer, UM News.

World AIDS Day call: ‘Put people first’

At two global AIDS conferences, numerous speakers emphasized that faith communities can play a vital role in combating the stigma attached to the disease.

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Pierre Kenga (not pictured) traveled more than 80 kilometers from the village of Dikwadjondo in Sankuru province to the United Methodist-affiliated Tunda General Hospital in Tunda, Congo, with his wife (seated) and his sister (lying down). The hospital is attracting more patients from distant regions. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

Hospital provides beacon of hope in Eastern Congo

Thanks to new buildings and equipment, Tunda General Hospital attracts patients from far and wide, bringing care to a remote region.

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Tim’s Place offers a safe, welcoming space for persons with memory loss and trained volunteers to build community together. Photo by Tim's Place, courtesy of the Pacific Northwest Conference.

Church helps families dealing with dementia

Trinity United Methodist Church started Tim’s Place to provide support for individuals with memory loss and time for their caregivers to recharge. The ministry was “a dream to help overwhelmed caregivers have some respite from their daily duties,” said program director Rhonda Heyn. Patrick Scriven has the story.

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