East African surgical care is often unaffordable.  Many parents opt out of relatively simple surgeries and children grow up disfigured, teased or unnecessarily sick.

Equipped with a team of specialized nurses, doctors and other health care professionals, the Bethany Kids unit within Kijabe Hospital (Kenya) provides pediatric surgical care that strives to be the best in Sick and recovering children are shown the love of God, and are introduced to the Great Physician East Africa.  The unit trains other healthcare professionals in the surgical rehabilitation of children, and operates mobile clinics at 15 sites across the country. Bethany Kids also funds medical care to Somali, Ethiopian and Sudanese refugee camps.

Pediatric Surgery/Plastic Surgery:

Over the years, a growing number of disabled children have come to Kijabe Hospital for care. Many come with hydrocephalus and spina bifida, others as burn victims. Since most mothers arrive with little or no money, medical care is heavily subsidized.  We have generous support from individuals, churches, and a few foundations, but as the ministry expands, so does the need for added support. For more information please refer to the Bethany Kids website.

Pediatric Surgery Residency:

In 2007 Bethany Kids at Kijabe Hospital was approved by the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) as a training center for pediatric surgeons. Dr. Heuric Rakotomalala, a Malagasy surgeon, is our first trainee. Prior to surgical training he served a missionary with his physician wife in Cameroon. He hopes to eventually open the first hospital for disabled in Madagascar.
Dr. Heuric's salary is approximately $2,000/month; you can help sponsor his training through AIM.

Donations can be made to Bethany Kids by clicking “Donate Online.”  If you wish to give specifically to Pediatric Surgery/Plastic Surgery or the Pediatric Surgery Residency, please indicate this in the Project line on the donations page.