Stories from Africa: Lwala, Kenya (Frederick Otieno Ochieng')

Looking at the connections we have made with Jars of Clay, and the relationship with BWM, I am truly encouraged to see God's hand at work. A pump has been drilled in Lwala. With their financial help, we currently have 4 health care providers and 5 support staff who work so hard. By November, we had seen over 6,000 patients since opening in April.

While doing malaria research and setting up laboratory services in the clinic this past summer, I kept hearing of the hope and gratitude that patients, some who had walked over 7 miles to seek treatment, had as they came to the Lwala clinic. We just began offering Pre natal care - Immunizations and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMCT) for HIV positive women. We are always thankful for what God is doing in the village of Lwala and the nearby communities.

Frederick Otieno Ochieng'
Vanderbilt medical student and Lwala community member

UPDATE:

The story surrounding the creation of the Lwala clinic has been made into a documentary called "Sons of Lwala."  Find out more HERE.  Then visit sonsoflwala.com to view the trailer and learn more about the film and how you can help.