Mulongo

Mulongo Mission Hospital

Mulongo is a small village situated in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo - about 600 miles north of Lubumbashi. It is situated on the banks of the great Lualaba River at its outlet from Lake Kabamba. The local population is probably close to 60,000 in this village which is easily recognised by the abundance of the spreading Mango trees.

The medical work in Mulongo began in the early 1930's when the English Brethren missionary David Howell began to supply some simple first aid to those in need under the shade of the nearest tree. Such was the care he gave to his patients that this work began to develop until it was clear that the region needed an established hospital. Over the past 60 years the necessary buildings have been erected and now Mulongo provides a comprehensive medical service for the region.

Mulongo Patient post op
The joy of a healthy new born

There are about 150 beds in the hospital but each day up to 1000 patients gather to be seen by the staff. Many of these patients with severe illnesses will have travelled for hundreds of miles to get help. It is said that up to 40% of the children in this region of the world will die before their 5th birthday. This horrific toll is created partly by the inadequate national childhood vaccination programme and also because of the severe difficulties in providing pure clean water throughout the region.
Which glasses suit best

The ACE Trust has assisted in providing supplies for the hospital and in sponsoring electives by medical students and others to increase their awareness of the problems faced by those living under such poor circumstances in developing countries.

Please pray for the work in Mulongo; that those working there may be able to show their love for Christ through their actions as they care for those who seek medical attention.
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