A 40′ container packed and sent on November 30 has arrived safely at The Salvation Army’s Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe. The Howard Hospital continues to be one of the only fully operational public hospitals in the country, providing medical services … Read more
Imagine, at age 10, being thrown out of school because you didn’t own, and couldn’t afford, a school uniform? In Kenya, Africa, this was the case for Evans Wanyonyi.
Commissioner (Dr.) Paul du Plessis explains that while leprosy is curable, the poorest of the world remain vulnerable to the disease.
On Thursday, May 21, 2009, The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations (NRO) partnered with Health Partners International (HPI) to send a 40-foot container of supplies to Captain (Dr.) Paul Thistle at The Salvation Army Howard Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. HPI … Read more
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is responsible for eight deaths every hour in Malawi, Africa. Manjita Biswas, Overseas Programs Consultant for The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is currently in Malawi where The Salvation Army conducted an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. More than … Read more
“For 14 cents per person per year, you significantly improve the lives of the people of Zimbabwe through the provision of medical and surgical care,” says Chief Medical Officer, Captain Dr. Paul Thistle.
In Tanzania, Eastern Africa, the number of children in crisis continues to rise due to the ongoing existence and further spreading of HIV/AIDS and poverty. Children as young as five, with HIV/AIDS, are abandoned by their love ones and left … Read more
July 2 – Paul’s special day commenced with a private luncheon held at the University of Windsor in tribute of the two honorary degree recipients at the convocation sessions held on June 11, 2008 – Dr. Ann-Marie MacDonald and Dr. … Read more
“Partnerships make The Salvation Army Howard hospital in Zimbabwe run,” says the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, Canadian physician and Salvation Army officer/pastor, Captain Dr. Paul Thistle. Every day, more than 300 patients come to Howard Hospital for medical aid and … Read more
“I consider myself a friend of The Salvation Army Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe, who cares and wants to help,” says Bert Amato. “Howard Hospital has experienced unprecedented stress, challenges and opportunities in the delivery of health care in rural Zimbabwe,” … Read more