Training the Next Generation of African Doctors

Dr. Peter Paul Opiro, a surgical resident at Litein Hospital in Kenya, is a MedSend-supported national doctor who highlights the transformative power of training the next generation of African doctors through the National Scholars program. 

Peter Paul’s journey from eastern Uganda, where access to surgical care is scarce, to becoming a trained surgeon through the PAACS program is nothing short of remarkable. But even more inspiring is how he views his medical practice—not just as a way to heal bodies, but to also bring souls to Christ. 

Click below to watch Peter Paul’s incredible testimony: 

This is the impact you make when you partner with MedSend. Your support enables healthcare professionals like Peter Paul to train, serve, and share God’s love in some of the most difficult places on earth. 

Will you help us continue this life-changing work? 

Your gift today will equip more healthcare workers with the skills, training, and spiritual support they need to serve in places where hope and healing are desperately needed. Together, we can unlock the future of global healthcare missions and ensure that the love of Christ reaches every corner of the world. With your continued support, we can make stories like Peter Paul’s possible for many more Christian national doctors around the world. 

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