Published Wed, Jul 31, 24. Written by Kathleen Connors.
Missionary Sister of the Immaculate Sr. Lucia Cavallo, MDI-PIME, and her fellow sisters work in Northern Cameroon and devote much of their time to caring for the health of the local people. The PIME sisters have been here since the late 1970s and manage the Bibemi Dispensary in the Diocese of Garoua. The city of Garoua is 50 miles away making the dispensary the only healthcare option for the geographically isolated population.
The local people rely on agriculture for survival, and a lack of rainfall can result in failed harvests, leaving many without food or access to healthcare. Financially disadvantaged and often malnourished individuals frequently seek assistance for medical treatment and lab tests, highlighting the urgent need for support within the community.
With your help, in late 2022, Sr. Lucia started a medical fund of $5,000 to provide annual help to poor patients at the clinic who cannot afford basic care. In the past year, the sisters provided exams, medications, and medical testing for several hundred patients in the area. Thank you for helping the sisters provide essential treatments and support to their patients!
