Better Healthcare for Africa

Better Healthcare for Africa

Alleviating suffering due to disease by supporting prevention and education efforts, improving maternal health and helping hospitals in Zimbabwe meet urgent needs.

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Category: Category: Cancer

What’s happening at BHA

23 September 2019
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 |  Activities, Cancer, Poultry project, St. Albert's Mission Hospital

Here is a quick update on the work we have been doing these past few months.

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Christmas 2008 – St. Albert’s

2 December 2018
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 |  Cancer, Dr. Elizabeth Tarira, Life in Zimbabwe

Hello, BHA supporters – Click here to download a PDF of Christmas 2008 – St. Albert’s Mission Hospital, an […]

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“Understanding Cancer” Workshops a Success

9 December 2015
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 |  Activities, Cancer, Education

In an earlier post, I described preparations for two “Understanding Cancer” workshops at St. Albert’s Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe […]

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Cancer Education at a Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe

11 November 2015
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 |  Activities, Better Healthcare for Africa, Cancer, Education

Hello, Everyone – I am writing to you from St. Albert’s Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. The hospital is located […]

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Progress report: St. Albert’s Mission Hospital Cervical Cancer Prevention Program

11 September 2014
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 |  Cancer

Hi, Everyone, BHA has received the 2014 second-quarter report for the St. Albert’s Mission Hospital Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. […]

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VIAC Clinic Installed in New St. Albert’s Outpatient Department

21 June 2014
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 |  Cancer

St. Albert’s Mission Hospital opened a new and larger outpatient department (OPD) in February. The building and furnishings were […]

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World Cancer Day is 4 Februrary

21 January 2014
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 |  Cancer, Education

Hi, Everyone, The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the […]

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St. Albert’s Hospital Cervical Cancer Prevention Program Begins

29 October 2013
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 |  Activities, Cancer

Hi, Everyone, I’m happy to report that on 1 August, 2013, St. Albert’s Mission Hospital officially began its Cervical-Cancer […]

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New York Times story – Breast Cancer in Uganda

16 October 2013
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 |  Cancer

Here is an interesting story from today’s New York Times about breast cancer in Uganda: Uganda Fights Stigma and […]

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Zimbabwe visit – March 2013

22 July 2013
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 |  Activities, Cancer, Visits to the hospital

Hi, Everyone, Much is going on at BHA behind the scenes, and it  has kept me away for too […]

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Protect against COVID-19

“Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.” The World Health Organization.

  • * Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or with an alcohol-based hand rub. This can kill the virus.
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  • * Dispose of the tissue immediately and safely.
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  • Avoid non-essential travel.

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Most recent blog posts

  • 40-foot container of medical supplies arrives at St. Albert’s
  • 2022 Update: BHA’s work in Zimbabwe
  • Dr. Musariri: To our “friends in the background”
  • BHA Brightens Christmas for Children in the St. Albert’s Community
  • COVID-19 in Zimbabwe
About Better Healthcare for Africa

Better Healthcare for Africa (BHA) is a secular, non-political, charitable organization working to improve healthcare in Africa with a focus on reducing suffering from cancer, improving maternal health and helping hospitals meet critical needs. Efforts supported by BHA include practical and effective cervical cancer screening, the use of breast examination, HIV awareness, and cancer education for healthcare professionals and communities.

Latest News
40-foot container of medical supplies arrives at St. Albert’s
2022 Update: BHA’s work in Zimbabwe
Dr. Musariri: To our “friends in the background”
BHA Brightens Christmas for Children in the St. Albert’s Community
COVID-19 in Zimbabwe
Update: The container for St. Albert’s and Karanda and other critical needs
A donation to BHA to feed the hungry
Contact BHA

Better Health Care for Africa P.O Box 361132 Columbus, OH 43236

Phone: 614-560-0848

Email: info@betterhealthcareforafrica.org
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