MBF Press Releases

Published on March 14, 2023 - 18:04 GMT

Mission Hospital in Malawi Cut Off by Floods from Community in Aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Freddy

Intense rain and flooding left Mulanje Mission Hospital isolated from hundreds of people who need help in Blantyre. HOUSTON, TX, USA, March 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mulanje Mission Hospital, a partner with MBF in southern, Malawi, is currently cut off from road access by flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy. The unusually intense tropical storm dumped 19 inches of rain in only 12 hours. Dr. Arie Glas, Medical Director of the hospital, reports that the storm left the hospital without …

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Published on October 11, 2022 - 19:30 GMT

The Center for Global Nursing Development Appoints New Director Dr. Susan M. Brown

MBF continues to expand its leadership in developing the importance of clinical nursing worldwide. HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA, October 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The MBF Center for Global Nursing Development (CGND) has named Dr. Susan M. Brown, DNP, FNP-BC, RN-BC, CPHIMS as its new Director. Dr. Brown’s distinguished background in clinical practice, nursing education and performance management will help to advance the Center’s mission. Formed in 2015, the CGND works with medical, academic and industry …

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Published on August 2, 2022 - 14:27 GMT

MBF Announces Muthoni Magayu MD as New Director of Spiritual Ministry

Dr. Magayu will work with local religious and medical leaders in developing countries to help patients through integration of medical and spiritual care. HOUSTON, USA, August 2, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MBF is pleased to announce that Dr. Muthoni Magayu joins the organization as Director of Spiritual Ministry, effective immediately. Dr. Magayu's background in medicine and ministry uniquely equips her to lead and grow MBF's Spiritual Ministry initiative - one of MBF's key strategic focus …

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Published on February 24, 2022 - 13:30 GMT

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health and USAID Dedicate New Accommodation Block at Clive Irvine College of Nursing

The new dormitory will accommodate sixty additional students on the Chogoria, Kenya campus. HOUSTON, USA, February 24, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Clive Irvine College of Nursing in Chogoria, Kenya, dedicated a new 1,050 square meter student dormitory on Friday, 11th February. The accommodation block is part of Chogoria Hospital’s multi-phase master plan to upgrade and expand the College from 200 to 500 students. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, the Hon. …

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Published on January 21, 2022 - 23:14 GMT

Generator Hijacked – Haiti Hospital Reopens with Quick Help from US Supporters

Hôpital Sainte-Croix in Leogane Haiti reopens doors for patients now that power is restored. HOUSTON, TX, USA, January 21, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hôpital Sainte-Croix (HSC) in Leogane, Haiti suffered from dual catastrophes in the past week. First, the hospital’s generator, its primary electric power source, failed. Then, the new generator bound for the hospital was hijacked by armed gang members before it could reach its destination. With no electricity except for solar power in the neonatal ward, …

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Published on January 6, 2022 - 19:45 GMT

Medical Benevolence Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Six expert healthcare and business leaders join MBF’s Governance Team. HOUSTON, TX, USA, January 6, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. The appointees are a diverse group of medical and business professionals whose experiences and interests will help advance MBF’s global nursing and medical missions leadership. The new board members include: • Ric Bonnell, MD, Assistant Professor TCU and …

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Published on January 4, 2022 - 07:13 GMT

Medical Benevolence Foundation Announces New Africa Regional Director

Team expansion reflects the continued growth of medical mission. HOUSTON, TX, US, January 3, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) announced the appointment of Abed Milelu to the position of Africa Regional Director. Abed will be responsible for strategy and operations in the Africa Region, where MBF partners with local medical ministries comprising 80+ medical facilities and nursing schools. The position plays a pivotal role in projects that build local capacity for …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

Nursing students in Kenya and Malawi get their first e-learning option

Innovative e-learning approach is helping nursing schools and students affected by pandemic in Malawi and Kenya resume classes. HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA, September 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nursing students in Kenya and Malawi get their first e-learning option. Innovative approach helping schools and students affected by pandemic go back to school. For the first time, eight nursing schools in Kenya and Malawi are offering their students online classes. Most of the schools are taking a hybrid approach, …

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Published on June 3, 2021 - 12:21 GMT

Kenyan Nursing School Expands to Help Meet Nursing Shortage

The dormitory is part of a multi-year plan to help the school fill the critical shortage of nurses in Kenya. HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA, June 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A long-awaited groundbreaking in Kenya signals the start of a new nursing dormitory at the Clive Irvine College of Nursing in Chogoria. As a department of PCEA Chogoria Hospital, the nursing school is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya and currently enrolls 184 students. The dormitory will expand the nursing school’s capacity and help …

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