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Congo is in the news and needs to be in our prayers. The Free Methodists provide major medical services in Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo. We have a medical school in Burundi and hospitals in the other two countries. They are supported through CAHO and Friends of Hope Africa, as well as other foundations and groups.
Rebels in the north have seized major areas of eastern Congo. The UN says that Rwanda is behind it but there is debate. Regardless of who is responsible, things are terrible with people trying to flee. Our church has called for special prayer for the situation and the people. Currently the banks south of where they have invaded are closed as are stores. Disease and starvation is expected to follow.
For updates on the Free Methodist medical facilities in Congo, go to https://congohealth.org/.