We welcome Chishuvo (Chi) Mandivenga to our staff as Administrative Assistant. Chi has volunteered on our Zimbabwe teams since 2015 and joins EMAS Canada after six years at Sick Kids Hospital where she has been a project manager with extensive experience in Africa. She will manage our national office and support the Executive Director [...]
We want to take this opportunity to thank Susan Cheung for all the years of service to EMAS Canada and particularly for over ten years service as a board member. Susan joined EMAS in 1993. She then joined the China East Team in 2001, and since then joined mission trips to Kunming every year. [...]
By Dr. Ian Ma (past team leader of EMAS China West Medical Mission) On one hand, I am very sad to learn of the passing away of Dr Bob Stephens, but on the other hand, I am happy that he is now in a better place with the Lord. Bob was my mentor, my [...]
by Peter Agwa, Executive Director. Dr. Robert Stephens (Bob) was the first Executive Director of EMAS Canada, and he celebrates his 100th birthday on March 18, 2024. Bob’s influence is still evident through EMAS Canada’s services to various parts of the world and at Nyankunde Hospital in Congo. Our China teams are the fruit of [...]
Want to escape the winter blues? We have an opportunity for you. YOU ARE INVITED... Please join us for an elegant TROPICAL NIGHT as we celebrate the work being done at the Gambade Medical Clinic, Haiti When: Saturday, Feb 24 at 6 pm Where: Liuna Station, King George Room (lower level) 360 James Street N, Hamilton Tickets: $60 (cash, cheque, Visa) DRESS FOR THE [...]
At our April 29th AGM, the following changes were made to the EMAS Canada Board of Directors: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: Dr. Marcelo Garcia has stepped down this month after many years as board member and team leader for our Cuba project. Dr Garcia was among the board members who oversaw our name [...]
Announcing Rev. Dr. Harding Ng as our 75th Anniversary celebration keynote speaker on April 29th, 2023. Harding was a young University of Toronto graduate and freshly-minted medical doctor practicing Family Medicine when Dr. Robert Stephens, then EMAS Executive Director in the late 80s, showed up in 1989 at his doorsteps to “summon” him to go [...]
EMAS Canada was established in 1948, when Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children restructured and added a new building and acquired new equipment. A group of local doctors, dentists and pharmacists founded the Evangelical Medical Aid Society for the purpose of sending medical equipment from the old hospital to needy mission hospitals overseas. Hospitals in [...]
Gutu Mission Hospital Emergency Obstetric & Neonatal Care Training Conference Sponsored by EMAS Canada. Our recent fundraiser, the #RideforGutuMissionHospital was a success thanks to generous donors and has enabled EMAS Canada to co-host this conference in Zimbabwe as a tool to enrich the training of healthcare professionals to benefit maternal health in the [...]
We are taking to the road to cycle because we want to make a difference in maternal and infant healthcare in Zimbabwe at the Gutu Mission Hospital. On September 12 - 16th, Executive Director, Dr. Peter Agwa, and his fellow cyclists will embark on a five-day adventure from Burlington to Ottawa with some fellow [...]
It is with hearts full of gratitude that we offer this 4-page edition of our May 2022 EMASSARY. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find within the pages. Watch this short video from Dr. Peter Agwa: Download your copy of the EMASSARY TODAY Thank you! Donate to EMAS CANADA Learn More [...]
On April 9th, 2022 our AGM and leadership retreat was held virtually, with leadership and staff zooming in from all across the country. Here are some changes to the EMAS Canada Board: Krista Waring, is on a leave of absence and Christopher Wang will be treasurer. Sally Patrick has taken over the role of Board [...]
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.” - Emily Dickinson Our year-end edition of the EMASSARY is out, but before you download this 4 page newsletter full of hope, take a moment to watch this short [...]
Dr. Stephen and Dr. Stephanie Milone provide an update on the India North project (July 2021) Herbertpur Hospital is located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in India. While several hospitals in the region closed, Herbertpur Christian Hospital made the decision to remain open and created a separate COVID isolation ward. Other than [...]
It is our pleasure to welcome Dr. Robert Forsey to the EMAS Canada Board. Dr. Robert Forsey has been a family physician and teacher in Goose Bay, Labrador since 1988. He does full scope generalist rural medicine at the Labrador Health Center and along the coast of Labrador in remote Northern communities and reserves. A conversation with Dr. Bob Stephens [...]
by Peter Agwa In June/July 2019, we traveled on a learning mission, to investigate through experience, observation, and dialogue about the needs of Reformed Church in Zimbabwe health services at one of its bases: Gutu Mission Hospital. We went by invitation to determine if a partnership with EMAS Canada might strengthen existing healthcare services [...]
EMAS Canada was a guest on Hope Stream Radio where Ron Hughes talked to our Executive Director, Dr. Peter Agwa about EMAS Canada's history and the exciting new ventures planned for the future.