Engage Now Africa was recently contacted by Elder and Sister Eggett, Humanitarian Country Directors for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Elder and Sister Eggett participated in the Helping Babies Breathe Training in Rundu, Namibia where they were introduced to Dr. Rufine from Nyangan, Namibia. Dr. Rufine asked them to visit her hospital and they glady accepted the invitation. During their visit to the clean, yet under stocked facility they learned of their need for medical equipment. Specifically, an ultra sound (US$15000) and three
heart monitors (US$8000).
The total cost including shipping would be $23000!!
(Pictured above is Elder and Sister Egget presenting the new medical equipment to Dr. Rufine & two members of her staff)
Elder and Sister Eggett indicated that they would submit a
request for an Area
Initiative. However, they needed a partner/non-profit organization to pay 20-30% of the cost. Dr. Rufine contacted Engage Now Africa and we were gladly willing to donate 20-30% of the cost.
The medical equipment just arrived at the hospital and we enjoyed partnering with LDS Charities http://ldscharities.org/?lang=eng improve the health and well-being of infants and children in Nyangana, Namibia!!!
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