Health Ministries

Dr. Marie Claire Manafundu, who coordinates the church’s Maternal and Child Health Program in eastern Congo, talks with children outside of United Methodist Irambo Health Center in Bukavu, Congo. The United Methodist Church in East Congo offers food support to families affected by HIV and AIDS. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

Church gives hope to people living with HIV in Congo

With funding from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, the church supports a program for more than 100 women living with HIV in the Kivu Conference.

Social Concerns

The Rev. Mel West. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Mel West.

Parish nurses can play a role in health care deserts

Since John Wesley’s day, Methodists have strived to address a variety of social concerns, including health care. The parish nurse program can play a vital role in continuing ministries of healing, writes the Rev. Mel West.

Mission and Ministry

Patience Chiwaya, age 15, registers patients waiting to be treated at a dental clinic sponsored by Runyange United Methodist Church near Rusape, Zimbabwe. Many of the patients had suffered with pain for years. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Church brings health services to rural community

Runyange outreach program enables villagers to get medical treatment without incurring costs of transport or hospital fees

Church Leadership

East Congo Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda prepares remarks during a celebration in Kindu, Congo, in which the bishop received a new 4x4 vehicle from Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. Unda said the gift is “a mark of recognition of the activities of The United Methodist Church.” Photo by Judith Osongo Yanga, UM News.

Congolese president donates 4x4 vehicle to Bishop Unda

A new 4X4 vehicle donated to Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda by Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo will help the episcopal area build on its efforts to evangelize in rural parts of East Congo.

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