Mission hospitals give hope to expectant mothers

The Mother, Newborn and Child Health departments at Old Mutare and Mutambara District mission hospitals in Zimbabwe have undergone remarkable transformations, resulting in better care for pregnant mothers. Missionary and midwife, Florence Mefor, worked to connect United Methodist partners across the world for support in this endeavor.
Dr. Evans Matiki smiles at Loice Mauna and her new baby while visiting patients at Old Mutare Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. The United Methodist Church’s mission facilities at Old Mutare and Mutambara are providing improved maternity care, including daily meals for patients at the waiting mothers' shelters. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

The Mother, Newborn and Child Health departments at Old Mutare and Mutambara District mission hospitals in Zimbabwe have undergone remarkable transformations, resulting in better care for pregnant mothers. Missionary and midwife, Florence Mefor, worked to connect United Methodist partners across the world for support in this endeavor.

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