Kijabe Mission
Hospital
Kenya, Africa
Origin Story & Hospital Summary:
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Technology & Capacity:
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Church and Governance:
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Training Opportunities:
Kijabe Mission Hospital is a preeminent teaching hospital in East Africa, offering residency programs in general surgery and family practice in partnership with Kabarak University and the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS). The hospital also trains nurses, medical students, and clinical officers, providing a robust educational environment. Short-term volunteers are often needed and accepted based on facility needs and specialty.
Medical and Support Staff Needs:
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Language:
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Housing & Food:
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Time Difference:
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People and Local Religion:
The population served by Kijabe Mission Hospital primarily consists of the Kikuyu people, with an increasing number of Masai patients. The region is predominantly Christian (Protestant and Catholic), although some remote tribes practice animism and spirit worship. There are also smaller Muslim and Hindu communities.
Climate:
Kijabe, meaning "Place of the Winds" in the Masai language, experiences strong winds with generally pleasant days around 80°F and cool, windy nights around 55°F. The region has two rainy seasons from March to June and October to December, with the driest and hottest period from December to March.
Unique Challenges:
Common diagnoses include malaria, pneumonia, tuberculosis, tropical diseases, and AIDS. The hospital performs a wide range of surgeries, including C-sections, tubal ligations, exploratory laparotomies, skin grafts, prostatectomies, hysterectomies, fracture repairs, and cancer tumor removals. Kijabe Mission Hospital also runs Community Health Evangelism (CHE) and chaplaincy programs, addressing both physical and spiritual needs.
Evangelism Opportunities:
Kijabe Mission Hospital integrates medical care with spiritual outreach, ensuring that every patient hears the gospel. The hospital hosts both long-term and short-term medical mission trips, offering opportunities for volunteers to engage in medical service and evangelism. The hospital's mission includes mentoring and training local Christian physicians and healthcare professionals to serve in their own communities.
For more information or to volunteer, please visit Kijabe Mission Hospital.