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Tumor Removal Restores Mobility

Takshil was 40 years old when his legs began to weaken; eventually he became bedridden. Over several months of lying in bed, he developed deep ulcers on both buttocks. Being extremely poor, he could not access healthcare until a friend brought him to Duncan Hospital. After a detailed exam and an MRI on his spine,…
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From Garbage Picking to Reading, Writing, and ‘Rithmetic

Behind Duncan Hospital lies a large slum. Many families earn a living by picking plastic waste and other scrap out of the garbage and selling it. In March 2022, the staff at Duncan Hospital decided to do something about the children of these families, many of whom use drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes by age five.…
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Update on Duncan Hospital

EHA’s Duncan Hospital was started as a clinic in 1930 by two Scottish doctors. Today it is one of EHA’s largest and busiest hospitals, boasting 200 beds and offering many medical specialties. The outpatient department at Duncan is always busy, caring for about 450 patients a day. The staff deliver at least 3,000 babies each…
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Local Women Labor to End Flooding

The River Kosi in northeast India is also known as the “Sorrow of Bihar.” Its ever-shifting course floods badly every year during the monsoons, causing widespread suffering through disrupted lives and displaced communities. The Community Health and Development Project (CHDP) of EHA’s Madhipura Christian Hospital has worked hard to help the surrounding villages cope with…
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The Light of Transformation

Read all about everything EHA accomplished in the last year. Learn about eight key ministries of EHA's work, including disability work, disaster relief, and rescuing children from human trafficking. The stories will touch your heart. READ THE BROCHURE
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Against the Odds

Lavanya came to Prem Jyoti Christian Hospital (PMCH) in a life-threatening situation after a complicated childbirth. She had retained her placenta and was experiencing severe bleeding, low hemoglobin, and non-recordable blood pressure. The PJCH medical team feared the worst but swiftly stabilized her, gave her blood, and took her in for surgery to remove the placenta.…
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The Life-Changing Impact of Education

Growing up in a Malto tribe, Arun has led a challenging life. His mother died when he was in second grade. He had to overcome financial hurdles just to finish school. Local hostels provided a refuge for him, and when he was old enough, kind adults directed him to Prem Jyoti Community Hospital (PJCH) for…
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Update on Prem Jyoti Community Hospital

EHA’s Prem Jyoti Community Hospital (PJCH) was started as a community health program to care for the marginalized Malto tribal hill people of northeast Jharkhand. This people group struggled with high infant and maternal mortality rates, low literacy, and severe poverty. Their population dropped from one million in 1947 to one hundred thousand by 1997. Witnessing this…