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August 6, 2026

Prem Jyoti Hopes to Stabilize and Rebuild

In 1996, Prem Jyoti Community Hospital (PJCH) was founded under the Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) to serve the Malto tribal community living in the hills around Barharwa, Jharkhand. When the hospital began, the Malto population was diminishing rapidly due to malaria, kala-azar (a parasitic disease), and tuberculosis. One of the first things the new doctors…
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August 5, 2026

Where Are We Renewing Hope in August?

Our Renewing Hope campaign will run through the end of the year, featuring one hospital each month. We want to raise awareness and support, and bring hope to these five EHA hospitals as they work to rebuild their services and facilities, and improve patient revenue. In August we are featuring Prem Jyoti Community Hospital in…
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August 4, 2026

Renewing Hope and Healing at Barharwa

This is the second of five newsletters featuring EHA hospitals seeking extra support as they work to rebuild their services and improve patient revenue. Read it and learn more about Renewing Hope at Prem Jyoti Community Hospital!
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July 31, 2026

Privileged to Serve: Ruhel Kurudamannil Chacko

Ruhel Kurudamannil Chacko – Ophthalmologist, Prem Jyoti Community Hospital Dr. Ruhel is part of the dedicated team at Prem Jyoti Community Hospital, whose pioneering work among the Malto tribe in Jharkhand is bringing hope and healing to a marginalized and slowly diminishing community. He especially loves traveling to remote villages through the hospital's outreach eye…
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July 31, 2026

Areas of Focus to Renew Hope

At Harriet Benson Memorial Hospital, these are the areas of focus that need to change to renew hope. • Recruitment and retention of qualified healthcare professionals • Increased patient trust and use of medical services • Strength and encouragement for staff serving in challenging circumstances • Financial provision for hospital sustainability
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July 30, 2026

Privileged to Serve: Amit Kumar Bloomfield

Amit Kumar Bloomfield – Project Field Officer, Harriet Benson Memorial Hospital Amit serves as a Project Field Officer, helping lead palliative care work that improves quality of life for those with chronic or terminal illness. He especially values counseling patients and their families, walking with them through challenges with compassion, encouragement, and care.
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July 29, 2026

Compassionate, Caring Childbirth

At Harriet Benson, every expectant mother is welcomed with dignity, compassion, and professionalism. Rani, a first-time mother, had not received care at HBMH during her pregnancy. But when she arrived in labor at 37 weeks pregnant, she was promptly assessed and supported by our skilled healthcare professionals. Through the coordinated efforts of their visiting OB/GYN,…
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July 28, 2026

HBMH Needs at a Glance

There are several equipment purchases, facility improvements, and staff support changes that comprise Harriet Benson Memorial Hospital's greatest needs. If they could purchase a modern ultrasound machine to use with pregnant mothers and to use for patient diagnostics, their care would improve significantly across the hospital. The hospital has fallen behind on staff salaries, and…

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