Plans are underway to bring Dr. Elisee to the U.S. this summer. We are making plans for him to travel back from Burundi with David & Mae Kellum when they return from their visit in mid-July. He will then spend some personal time in Kansas, ending with a visit to our Friends Ministry Conference at Barclay College in Haviland, KS July 23-25. He has been invited to present a workshop about the work at Kibimba Hospital, and to give official greetings to EFC-MAYM during one of the Worship Sessions.
Following Dr. Elisee's time in Kansas, he will travel to Missouri where he will be a special guest speaker at the University of Missouri School of Medicine's chapter of the American Medical Students Association. Dr. Lincoln Sheets was an intern under Dr. Elisee in July of 2007, and has invited Dr. Elisee to speak about health and medical conditions in rural Burundi, and his work there.
If you would like to contribute to the cost for Dr. Elisee's travel, please send donations to the Friends Ministry Center, 2018 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67213, and designate them "Kibimba Hospital." You can pray with us as well that all the travel plans fall into place, and that Dr. Elisee has a blessed time of rest and effective communication about the Hospital during his time in the States.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Heading Back to Burundi
Several of our FKH Board members are planning to visit Burundi this summer, both to see the progress at the hospital and to take part in Burundi Yearly Meeting's 75th Anniversary celebration. Board members who are planning to go include David & Mae Kellum and Gary & Connie Young. Both couples have served as missionaries in Burundi for many years. Please be watching for details about their trip on this blog.
What are the Burundians' planning?
We are communicating with Dr. Elisee and our friends in Burundi about their plans, hopes & dreams for the hospital. Below is an e-mail from Dr. Elisee with a list of projects that they are hoping to complete. Many of these items are also on the FKH "wish list":
Dear David Kellum greetings in the name of Jesus
I send you the survey map of Kibimba Hospital and the buildings we plan to build in 3-5 years.It will depend with the money we will have.
The alphabetical letters represent the buildings we have.The numeral represent the buildings we plan to construct .
1The new maternity
2 Mortuary
3 Kitchen, shop, restaurant
4 Meeting room
5 Room for X Ray machine
6 Parking
7 Building for administration
8 Laboratory
9 Private rooms
10 Buildings for the staff of Kibimba Hospital
We started to build the new maternity on 2th March2009 .We would like to finish the building in the end of June.We will finish to build the enclosure in the end of March.We started to use the new building of AIDS last week.
Sincerely
Dr NAHIMANA Elisee
Dear David Kellum greetings in the name of Jesus
I send you the survey map of Kibimba Hospital and the buildings we plan to build in 3-5 years.It will depend with the money we will have.
The alphabetical letters represent the buildings we have.The numeral represent the buildings we plan to construct .
1The new maternity
2 Mortuary
3 Kitchen, shop, restaurant
4 Meeting room
5 Room for X Ray machine
6 Parking
7 Building for administration
8 Laboratory
9 Private rooms
10 Buildings for the staff of Kibimba Hospital
We started to build the new maternity on 2th March2009 .We would like to finish the building in the end of June.We will finish to build the enclosure in the end of March.We started to use the new building of AIDS last week.
Sincerely
Dr NAHIMANA Elisee
What is Friends of Kibimba Hospital doing next?
The Friends of Kibimba Hospital board is still hard at work, making presentations at churches, meeting together to make future plans, and giving financial & prayer support to our partners in Burundi. There are many projects we are considering and talking with Dr. Elisee about, and items on our “wishes & dreams” list include:
Another Christian doctor on staff
Revamping the interior of the maternity building to allow more space for incubators.
Construction of a new delivery building to improve the maternity service.
Improvements to the 2 satellite clinics operated by Kibimba Hospital, including electrical work and lab equipment & supplies.
Construction of private rooms to accommodate those who are able to pay more.
Further organization & improvements to the storage facilities.
Continued improvements in the sterilization issues with laundry & trash.
Construction of a restaurant near the road to the hospital, generating income and assisting those visiting the hospital.
Continuing improvements to electrical & water systems at the hospital.
Purchase of a new blood warmer.
How can you be involved?
First, you can pray. See the prayer list below.
Second, you can help make others aware of the needs of Kibimba Hospital. Members of FKH would appreciate the opportunity to speak at churches to explain the vision for the hospital, as well as the need for funds to support Dr. Nahimana and help with refurbishing the facility and repairing equipment. If you would like to have them at your church, please contact David & Mae Kellum.
Next, you can make financial donations to help with the costs of restoring Kibimba Hospital. Funds may be sent to Friends Ministry Center, 2018 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67213. Please designate your gifts “Kibimba Hospital Project.”
Pray for:
▪ FKH as they seek God’s direction.
▪ Dr. Nahimana, working at the hospital.
▪ Kibimba Hospital workers, providing physical and spiritual healing to patients.
▪ More trained, Christian medical personnel .
▪ The hospital chaplains.
▪ Necessary funds to be given to cover costs associated with the project.
▪ Wisdom and insight for medical consultants working with the FKH committee.
Another Christian doctor on staff
Revamping the interior of the maternity building to allow more space for incubators.
Construction of a new delivery building to improve the maternity service.
Improvements to the 2 satellite clinics operated by Kibimba Hospital, including electrical work and lab equipment & supplies.
Construction of private rooms to accommodate those who are able to pay more.
Further organization & improvements to the storage facilities.
Continued improvements in the sterilization issues with laundry & trash.
Construction of a restaurant near the road to the hospital, generating income and assisting those visiting the hospital.
Continuing improvements to electrical & water systems at the hospital.
Purchase of a new blood warmer.
How can you be involved?
First, you can pray. See the prayer list below.
Second, you can help make others aware of the needs of Kibimba Hospital. Members of FKH would appreciate the opportunity to speak at churches to explain the vision for the hospital, as well as the need for funds to support Dr. Nahimana and help with refurbishing the facility and repairing equipment. If you would like to have them at your church, please contact David & Mae Kellum.
Next, you can make financial donations to help with the costs of restoring Kibimba Hospital. Funds may be sent to Friends Ministry Center, 2018 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67213. Please designate your gifts “Kibimba Hospital Project.”
Pray for:
▪ FKH as they seek God’s direction.
▪ Dr. Nahimana, working at the hospital.
▪ Kibimba Hospital workers, providing physical and spiritual healing to patients.
▪ More trained, Christian medical personnel .
▪ The hospital chaplains.
▪ Necessary funds to be given to cover costs associated with the project.
▪ Wisdom and insight for medical consultants working with the FKH committee.
Doing For Themselves
One exciting aspect of this work is what the Burundians are doing for themselves. When our team members arrived in July ’08 to help prepare for the arrival of the container, Dr. Elisee had already implemented several changes and improvements including:
Covered cement walkways w/benches for patients
Cabinets in rooms for patient belongings
Sinks installed in exam rooms
On-site maintenance staff doing many physical plant improvements
A large, new storage building constructed
Two new large outside toilets constructed
New patient kitchen with 3 showers behind it
In addition to these physical improvements, there are other exciting things to note:
Dr. Elisee has been chosen by the government to be the Medical Director for the Gitega district, and given a vehicle to use in the role.
A Swiss organization is considering funding an AIDS treatment center at the hospital.
The maternity ward at Kibimba is known and respected throughout the country.
9 pastors completed the chaplaincy training course taught by Willard & Doris Ferguson, and there are 2 on-site chaplains at Kibimba.
The hospital staff, led by Dr. Elisee, meets each morning for devotions & prayer together.
There is a positive atmosphere, pride in their hospital and their accomplishments.
Covered cement walkways w/benches for patients
Cabinets in rooms for patient belongings
Sinks installed in exam rooms
On-site maintenance staff doing many physical plant improvements
A large, new storage building constructed
Two new large outside toilets constructed
New patient kitchen with 3 showers behind it
In addition to these physical improvements, there are other exciting things to note:
Dr. Elisee has been chosen by the government to be the Medical Director for the Gitega district, and given a vehicle to use in the role.
A Swiss organization is considering funding an AIDS treatment center at the hospital.
The maternity ward at Kibimba is known and respected throughout the country.
9 pastors completed the chaplaincy training course taught by Willard & Doris Ferguson, and there are 2 on-site chaplains at Kibimba.
The hospital staff, led by Dr. Elisee, meets each morning for devotions & prayer together.
There is a positive atmosphere, pride in their hospital and their accomplishments.
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