Encouraging Updates from Our Wesleyan Mission Hospitals
Across Global Partners Health Network, we are grateful for the steady progress taking place at the Wesleyan mission hospitals. While the contexts are different in Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Haiti, a shared theme is emerging of God continuing to raise up people, partnerships, and vision for the future of healthcare ministry.
A major milestone was recently celebrated at La Gonave Wesleyan Hospital in Haiti with the dedication of the new blood bank, made possible through the generous support of World Hope International. Haiti’s Minister of Health was present to recognize the importance of this advancement for the island community. For years, obtaining blood for transfusions during emergencies was uncertain and often delayed, placing mothers, surgical patients, and trauma cases at risk. The new blood bank now provides safer care, faster response, and a major step forward for healthcare on La Gonave.
One of the most exciting recent developments at Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital in Sierra Leone has been the arrival of two new missionary families. Drs. Ryan and Ellen Proos, a young Dutch couple, and Dr. Manuel and Rebekka Jaeckle from Germany have recently begun serving at the hospital. Their presence brings renewed energy, additional clinical capacity, and encouragement to both staff and community.
Missionary families play a vital role in strengthening systems, mentoring local healthcare workers, and expanding services. The addition of these families represents an important step forward for Kamakwie as the hospital continues to grow in its ability to serve northern Sierra Leone.
At Zimba Mission Hospital in Zambia, there is growing anticipation around the expansion of nursing education in the region through the establishment of African Wesleyan University College in Zimba. Strengthening local healthcare training is one of the most sustainable ways to improve long-term health outcomes, and the connection between the hospital and educational programs will have a lasting impact on both workforce development and patient care.
GPHN is planning a trip to Zambia in June to continue exploring how we can partner more effectively with Pilgrim Wesleyan Church and Zimba Mission Hospital. Areas of focus will include nursing education and identifying additional ways to improve care provided by the rural clinics connected to the hospital.
Across all three hospitals, we see clear signs of progress: new workers arriving, educational opportunities expanding, and partnerships growing stronger. We are thankful for the faithful leadership in each location and for the many supporters who make these ministries possible.