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Oct 1
2 min

October Prayer Focus

In the face of the many sobering statistics of COVID-19, we're reminded that God knows and cares for each of us.

Sep 15
3 min

A Portrait of Bihar in Lockdown

Sep 1
1 min

September Prayer Focus

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 94:1

Aug 28
3 min

COVID-19 Frontline Voices: Overcoming Anxiety

Dr Arie Glas, Medical Director for Mulanje Mission Hospital focused on how the hospital staff and community at large are overcoming the a...

Aug 24
1 min

Your latest Annual Report

In what has been a testing year for many of us, and for healthcare workers around the world in particular, it is good to have an opportun...

Aug 1
2 min

August Prayer Focus

Our partners at Duncan Hospital are braced for the storm as coronavirus cases rise dramatically and seasonal flooding takes hold.

Jul 30
2 min

Fiona's Birthday Bike Ride Challenge

For her birthday this year, Fiona set herself another challenge - to return to Malawi in spirit and cycle the equivalent ride during June.

Jul 21
3 min

COVID-19 Frontline Voices: Mental Health in India

Dr Vandana Kanth works at Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India. She gives a firsthand account of how COVID-19 is adding to mental health concerns

Jul 14
2 min

Dr Runa Blyth Mackay (1921-2020)

Giving thanks for the life and service of Dr Runa Mackay.

Jul 10
4 min

COVID-19 Frontline Voices: The resilience of Nepal

Finding Hope in a time when COVID-19 comes on top of all the other things. Alan Barker, Partnership Advisor with our local partner INF Ne...

Jul 3
3 min

Compassion and Coronavirus

We're committed to expanding palliative care services in poor communities. We never imagined it would help prepare for a pandemic.

Jul 1
2 min

July Prayer Focus

"Also henceforth I am he; there is none who can deliver from my hand; I work, and who can turn it back?” - Isaiah 43:13 In a time of such...

Jun 26
4 min

Be Prepared

Despite lockdown in Nepal, the new palliative care unit is nearing completion and will be a key facility for caring for COVID-19 patients.

Jun 18
3 min

COVID-19 Frontline Voices: Malawi

Dr Arie Glas, Medical Director at Mulanje Mission Hospital, was out of Malawi when travel restrictions came into effect. He’s been leadin...

Jun 11
3 min

A visit to the Duncan Hospital

Earlier this year, and before the scale of the coronavirus pandemic was fully apparent, Professor Gordon Mackay and his wife Jackie visit...

Jun 9
4 min

Covid-19 Frontline Voices: India

We return to Duncan Hospital for the latest in our 'frontline voices' series and hear from Dr Prabhu Joseph, surgeon and managing director.

Jun 1
2 min

June Prayer Focus

Prayers for June shared by Rev Christine Sime, Dalgety Parish Church. Prayer for the poor in our world in this time of Covid-19.

May 27
4 min

COVID-19 Frontline Voices: Nepal

Dr. Ruth Powys is a palliative care specialist at Green Pastures Hospital, Pokhara. She shares her insights on the impact of coronavirus.

May 19
4 min

Pivoting Compassion to COVID

Cathy Ratcliff, Director of International Programmes, discusses how EMMS’s DFID-funded project Chifundo is 'pivoting' to COVID-19 activities

May 13
1 min

May Prayer Focus

“To proclaim the year of God’s favour.” Isaiah 61:2 In these times of global challenge we are thankful for longstanding partnerships with...

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