Serving the sick was an integral part of the example that Jesus Christ gave to his followers. Being faithful to that call to mission, Maryknoll has engaged in healing and preventive health care ministries since its earliest days in Africa. Learn about some of these missionary endeavors by visiting the links below.

AIDS Ministries in Africa

Richard Bauer's AIDS Ministry in Namibia

Richard Bauer's AIDS Ministry in Dar es Salaam (Archives)

John Eybel's AIDS Ministry in Mwanza (Archives)

John Mullen's AIDS Ministry in Mombasa          View the Photo Album

Lance Nadeau's Thoughts on AIDS in Nairobi

Edward Phillip's AIDS Ministry in Nairobi

Wayne Weinlader feeds AIDS Orphans in Rundu, Namibia          View the Photo Album

Kowak Dispensary          View the Photo Album

Bill Fryda's Reflections on Health Care and St. Mary's Mission Hospital

A Popular History of Maryknoll's Health Work in Africa