Madhipura Christian Hospital has had a wide impact in caring for challenged families during the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. This hospital has exceeded its goal in caring for hungry families during the crisis, reaching nearly 3,000 families with food packs designed to meet the needs of a family of five for a month. “This has been possible …
6.16.20 Broadwell Christian Hospital
Dr. Jeodoss A leads Broadwell Christian Hospital in India’s largest state of Uttar Pradesh (population 199 million). “Our district’s population is close to 3 million, and we have recorded about 100 COVID-19 cases. Last week, we admitted an asymptomatic woman in labor, and her delivery was uncomplicated. Fifteen minutes after delivery, she developed breathlessness, a …
6.12.20 Chinchpada Christian Hospital
Chinchpada Christian Hospital is led by Dr. Deepak Singh and his wife, Dr. Ashita. Located in Maharashtra, Chinchpada serves a mostly poor population of farmers. “The state of Maharashtra has had more cases (132,000) than any other, and 6,170 deaths. Our district has had 45 positive cases so far, all of which were treated at …
May 27 Update
As of May 27, India has 152,000 COVID-19 cases countrywide—in the last week the total has risen 6,000-7,000 each day. There have been 4,337 deaths reported so far. Over a third of the cases and deaths have occurred in the state of Maharashtra where Chinchpada Christian Hospital and GM Priya Hospital are located. EHA staff …
Kishanganj Relief Response
"Through your support, 150 migrant workers' families received relief packages in the Kishanganj district in Bihar. The relief package included dry food rations, face masks, and hygiene and dignity kits. We are continuing relief distribution in other locations and procurement of PPE and equipment for hospitals."