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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Tag: 2011 trip

Practice compassion to improve healthcare

14 April 2012
 |  2 Comments
 |  Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Life in Zimbabwe

During my visit to Zimbabwe in March 2011 I met a young woman who’d been diagnosed with breast cancer […]

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Autoclave purchased for Muvonde Mission Hospital

8 November 2011
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 |  Activities, News

Better Healthcare for Africa (BHA) has purchased a large autoclavethat has been desperately needed by Muvonde Hospital (also called […]

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A Container of Medical Supplies for St. Albert’s

21 September 2011
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 |  Activities, News

In early July, the 590’ cargo ship Maersky Visby left Baltimore’s Seagirt Terminal carrying a 40-foot container destined for St. […]

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Closing the Case of the Customized Bags

26 March 2011
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 |  Visits to the hospital

Readers may recall that when Luke Hingson, president of detained by customs at Harare airport. Two of these were suitcases […]

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March 9 — Cancer Care in Zimbabwe

10 March 2011
 |  26 Comments
 |  Cancer, Visits to the hospital

I’ve paid extra attention to the subject of cancer care during this visit to Zimbabwe. Economic conditions have improved […]

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March 8 – Zimbabwe Premier of iThemba

9 March 2011
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 |  Life in Zimbabwe

iThemba means “hope” in Ndebele, one of two major languages spoken in Zimbabwe, and it is the title a […]

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Saturday, March 5

8 March 2011
 |  2 Comments
 |  Visits to the hospital

Today I accompanied Julia on her rounds through the Men’s Ward, then we walked to the agricultural and water […]

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St. Albert’s – Friday March 4

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 |  Visits to the hospital

Last Friday morning after publishing the previous post (thanks to a close friend of Elizabeth who has friend with […]

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BHA trip to St. Albert’s 2011 – Feb. 20

20 February 2011
 |  1 Comment
 |  Visits to the hospital

Hello friends of BHA! I’d like to share information with you about an upcoming visit to Zimbabwe.

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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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