In 2009, the Ethembeni Care Centre, with its focus on providing care for those who are very sick had 38 patients admitted to our 4 beds. Of these 38 patients, 14 went home better. Close to 35% of our patients can tell a story today of how the following services restored them:- Daily spiritual food including workship, prayer and bible readings.
- Good nutrition: 3 meals a day with lots of healthy snacks
- Correct and diligent medication.
We celebrate with Nomusa her restored physical health yet it is her spiritual joy and peace that excites us. She knows Jesus is with her for the rest of her life as she lives as a HIV positive person. This picture shows Nomusa with two of our care worker team: Luleka and Thembelihle. We praise God for His faithful restoring of Nomusa. Please pray for her today.
It is important to realise that over 50% of our patients are dying either with us or after being referred to hospital. This is becuase the care provided was too late! This leads me to two pleas:
- Know your status! If you are HIV negative, remain so! If HIV positive, then keep your immune system high so that you do not become sick.
- Make pro-active decisions to help those who are sick before it is too late! Please refer anybody to the care centre for a visit 033 238 0596.
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