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Extending a healing reach to Kenya

The Central Africa Medical Mission (CAMM) has had a presence in Africa for more than 60 years—bringing health care and the gospel to the people of Zambia and Malawi. Altogether, the permanent, national-run clinics in those countries see about 70,000 patients each year.

This year, CAMM—in partnership with the One Africa Team, WELS Christian Aid and Relief, and the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ–Kenya (LCMC)—had the opportunity to expand its reach by bringing a short-term medical camp to a village in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.

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This year the Central Africa Medical Mission had the opportunity to expand its reach by bringing a short-term medical camp to a village in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.  Learn more:

Together Video Update - April 9, 2024 from WELS on Vimeo.

Read all about the trip and see more photos in the article "Extending a healing reach to Kenya."