Working at MAUA Methodist Hospital

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Working at MAUA Methodist Hospital

Today is day four in Maua. The Mission team worked along side some of staff at the hospital. Areas covered included the NICU Department, Surgery Unit, Pharmacy and Chaplin Rounds.

The hospital retains some of the older methods that still work with healing illnesses today.  Some of the more sophisticated machines and methods are beyond what is available in this Country.  However the efforts of nurses and doctors and the enthusiasm with which they deliver care makes up for lack of modern medicine.  

A strike by Nurses and Doctors in the Government sector has caused the closure of many Government Hospitals.  This has put a tremendous strain on the Doctors and Nurses at Maua Methodist Hospital. The normal admission rate is 109. The current admit rate is at 275.  Maua Methodist is a 250 bed facility resulting in 2 people per bed in many wards.

During the rounds, God continued to show his Glory.  The staff continue their work, having faith that God will be with them even when there is a lack of supplies or when they have had no rest for days. 

Through all this, the hospital continues to function and find ways to survive.  The support they receive from various churches and organizations helps, however much more is needed.  We as fellow Christians need to help in whatever way we can to ensure they continue to stay open and serve the people of this area.

We are blessed to be here and see God's hand at work.  All the Glory to God.

The Kenya Mission Team