MEDICAL CLINIC

We had no idea that God would ask us to start a medical clinic. This was certainly not on our list of projects. Then one of our amazing donors put us in touch with Vertix Builders and they are building our first clinic! We learned that basic medical care in small villages is lacking. The biggest problem is there is no care for pregnant women and babies. Sierra Leone has the world's highest maternal mortality ratio. The death rate for mothers during childbirth is extremely high since there is no place for women to give birth and if there are any complications, most likely that will lead to the death of the mother and/or her baby. This information stirred our hearts as we continued walking down this road.

Here's how it all started. Julius Yambasu, a pastor we support in Tormabum, told that he had a vision and in that vision God told him that he was going to build a clinic. He, along with two local medical personnel, started it in the small rented room he has in that village. They have helped countless people with basic medical care. When we told this to a woman here in the states who works for a women's clinic, she was quick to get us 200 pounds of medical supplies that we took over to that small clinic. We were not in a position to build a clinic nor did we know anything about building a clinic, so we began praying asking God to reveal his plan. Within a few days we were introduced to Ted and Ryan from Vertix Builders who were immediately on board. God not only supplied people to build the clinic, but He supplied people that have expertise in building medical facilities.

In the meantime, the local chiefs in a nearby village called Waah heard about Pastor Julius' desire to start a clinic (and eventually build a church and school) and they donated a 19 acre parcel of land. It has been amazing watching how God orchestrates all the details.

Shortly after that we were in communication with a young man in Sierra Leone, Mohammed Abu, who just recently graduated with his degree as a CHO (Community Health Officer). This would be compared to a PA (Physician Assistant) in our country. CHOs are responsible for operating government clinics. He agreed to quit his job, move to this remote village and to run our new clinic. You have to understand how this would not happen without God ... someone with his education normally would want to be in one of the cities, not in a small village. His willingness to work and serve in this capacity is truly a gift!

The clinic officially opened in March 2025! Our first month we saw over 300 patients! Many of these patients came a far distance to receive basic medical care. We have a staff of 9 who care for and love on our patients, along with Julius, the local pastor, who meets their spiritual needs. We are always pointing people to the gospel. We were able to bring a team of medical professionals who worked alongside our staff to see patients, as well as train the staff in some specific areas. An ultrasound was provided to the clinic and now preventative care can be provided to pregnant mothers. They also can find out the gender of their babies, something they never thought possible.

We always have needs ... more funds for monthly expenses would be appreciated and we are looking for a vehicle to transport our staff so they could do mobile medical clinics in villages that have no access to medical care. The vehicle would cost around $25,000 for an adequate SUV.

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Vertix Builders dedicating Waah clinic land