If you’ve been on a short-term trip you’ve experienced it;
it’s the last day and the line of patients is as long as the day of arrival. Desperation is in the air. There is a nagging sense in your gut that this is not right. This session
will present techniques that empower believers to meet the healthcare needs in their own community.
The “Great Commission” (Matthew 28:18-20) is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding the call to missions. This session will explore the story of God’s plan of redemption found in the entire Bible—the story of missions. As believers we are called not simply to know the story, but to be part of it as representatives of Christ in the world.
Esophageal cancer is
endemic in parts of the developing world. Medical missionaries have made important contributions to our understanding of this disease. This session will consider the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of esophageal cancer in resource-limited settings, and the story of esophageal cancer research at Tenwek Hospital.
Diarrhea is a common problem and a leading cause of global pediatric mortality. This session presents effective clinical approaches to acute and chronic diarrhea in resource-limited settings.
