The maternity ward at Moma Hospital was built 68 years ago–in 1951 by Presbyterian missionaries. Despite occasional repairs over the decades it still manages to stand. However, the ward has now become an unhealthy environment for Moma’s mothers-to-be. Foremost is … Continue reading
“Seeds for Moma,” a new project sponsored by Friends of Moma Hospital, is already showing great success with its first harvest of beans. The Seeds program was the idea of Frannie Spooner, daughter of Joe and Maxine Spooner–former Presbyterian missionaries … Continue reading
Mputu (Esperance) Kambondi, 21, and Nnama (Marie) Kabuesu, 25, both of Moma, will begin their medical studies this month, thanks to donors to Friends of Moma Hospital. Both women will be attending the Institut Superieur Des Techniques Medicale (ISTM) in … Continue reading
In February we shared pictures of mattresses being delivered to Moma Hospital on bicycles. Last week, Dr. Christoph has once again deployed the “Bike Brigade”—this time to deliver water tanks. Two 500-liter (132-gallon) tanks were strapped to bikes and “walked” … Continue reading
