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Every day we are surrounded by the language of give and take, seeking something in return for every positive action we take. What’s in it for me? I’ll do something for you if you do something for me. What can […]

See Grandma, Go see Grandad, Visit mad Uncle John, crazy Aunt Maud. See Santa, see the nativity, Get to the shops, see the lights, See the tree growing, the children even more grown, See the New Year land safely.   […]

A tiny bundle, just surrendered by her mother who had already lost 2 children in 4 years. She couldn’t take another fight, another desperate rising wave of hope followed by the crush of despair. So at 6 weeks she withdrew. […]

What were your hopes Mummy? When I was growing inside you, a little secret surprise? A dot lovingly knitted together to become uniquely me, tiny fingers and toes poking outwards hopefully. Where did you think I would end up? Maybe […]

April 29 2019 was a special day in the history of ELWA hospital. Before that day the hospital had been doing good work for sure but children came in only small numbers. April 29 was the day we officially opened […]

As I stand at the edge of our pediatric ward here at ELWA Hospital, my view includes a 13-month-old with a chest tube in and on oxygen, a 5-year-old that is babbling and shouting out phrases that don’t quite make […]

Today’s blog comes courtesy of Christy Lewis, RN and shines light on one of the most dedicated people working in the ELWA Hospital: Malnutrition in Liberia is a concept that reflects a certain type of brokenness. Not only is it […]

New Years Day Full of ideas for innovation, potential for positivity. 2024 promises to be our biggest year so far for ELWA paediatric department. 2023 was our busiest year yet as part of ELWA hospital. There were more children through […]

It’s December 11th…and all through the hospital… Christmas is coming in 2 weeks.  It’s 12PM, I head towards the Emergency Room to check things out.  This is a regular routine for me.  I’ve already been through there 4 times this […]

“I didn’t know such a child could have life! Here they got good medicine and they really care for children.” Those words were spoken by a thankful mother just a few days ago. I must admit they came across startling. […]

“And may God bless us with just enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference in the world, so that we can do what others claim cannot be done…”  –Franciscan Blessing Some hearts are introverts. They recharge when they […]

The words “capacity building” have been thrown around increasingly frequently in various medical settings in countries where resources are fewer. The principle is great, that rather than simply dumping aid in the form of medical supplies and care onto countries […]

“Her face can change!” Words exclaimed frequently yet with surprise that something encouraging has come from such desperation. She came almost entirely skin and bones carried into the hospital from a distant county, guided by hope on a far horizon. […]

For years ELWA paediatric ward has saved children’s lives. Tiny newborns rushed into the ER mingling with hungry toddlers carried on rumours of hope and plumpynut by desperate mothers. Comatose children’s eyes slowly blinking back to see a ward balancing […]

Nothing stopped in November. Once we expanded our under 5 clinic to treat as many children as came, a tsunami of toddlers was unleashed. Some malnourished, their bodies “dry” as they say here in Liberia. Some breathing faster than marathon […]