The Rhein - Valley Hospital in Nakuru-Kasambara opened in 2004 and is directed by Ruth Schäfer of Switzerland. The hospital relies solely on donations for buying food and medicine for the poor and suffering locals. Moreover, all funds are used directly for patient care. Every year thousands of people visit the hospital for medical help and nowadays also for food and shelter. Blog Editor: Kedar Misani.

You can send your donations to the Alpha Rheintal Bank, CH - 9442 Berneck, Switzerland; Clearing 6920, BIC RBABCH22926;
IBAN: CH75 06920016 1856 71206, Verein Rhein-Valley Hospital, CH - 9450 Altstätten, Switzerland.


Friday, October 3, 2008

The Rhein-Valley Fitness Centre

ak. Welcome to the Rhein-Valley Fitness Centre. Here we have a full-purpose outdoor fitness complex that features a running track (two-acre lawn); a stepping machine (the road to Thugunui); a weight room; outdoor bathrooms; drinking water; fresh air; and music courtesy of the neighbouring primary school's gospel choir. Founded and built by 21-year-old Josphat Omwemga (photo), it has flourished and now has over 10 members! Josphat is an IDP that came to the hospital in January following the post-election conflicts. He now lives and works at the RVH, and is a multi-purpose employee: he cooks for the IDPs; works in the garden; and conducts general maintenance. He also occassionally moonlights as a personal trainer.

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