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Every medical mission trip changes lives — the patients who receive care, and the volunteers who serve. This page collects the stories from our teams in Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, and beyond: surgeries performed by flashlight, children receiving their first cleft palate repair, communities gaining access to clean water and a doctor for the very first time. These are the real faces behind the numbers. Browse the stories below, or visit our Impact page to see the full financial picture of what your gift makes possible.
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Amigos Medical Blogs

Ebola response reports
By Paul Mulyamboga July 16, 2026
Read real-time field notes from Dr. Paul Mulyamboga, Director of Medical Services for Amigos Internacionales, serving on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Medical teams respond to the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through surv
By Michael Ryer July 3, 2026
Learn how Ebola spreads, why eastern Congo faces repeated outbreaks, and how Amigos Internacionales and Doctors on Mission International are strengthening healthcare systems.
Rwottwero Godfrey before and after cleft lip surgery — Bethel Smile program, Amigos Internacionales
By Amigos Internacionales April 30, 2026
Baby Godfrey couldn't eat without pain. His family couldn't afford surgery. The Bethel Smile program gave him free cleft lip surgery at 4 months old.
MissionPoint Burundi free medical camp in Gisuru, doctors treating patients
By Amigos Internacionales April 28, 2026
Inside the Gisuru medical camp in Burundi — surgeries, eye care, and spiritual ministry delivered by volunteer doctors. See the full impact report from 2025.
Two people beside a wheelchair outside, with a child seated at a small desk in a grassy outdoor area.
By Amigos Internacionales April 27, 2026
East Texas journalist Jennifer Scott traveled to East Africa to cover Amigos Internacionales. Read the full Tyler Morning Telegraph feature from April 2026.
A child wearing a light blue hijab and shirt, smiling while touching their chin, standing outdoors in a sandy area.
By Amigos Internacionales March 28, 2026
Perpetua’s story in Tanzania reveals the daily reality of living with sickle cell and how compassionate medical care and faith bring hope to vulnerable children.
By Amigos Internacionales March 24, 2026
Discover why children in rural Africa lack access to life-saving surgery and how Amigos Internacionales is providing hope through medical missions.
A healthcare provider wearing scrubs and gloves examines a patient with a visible facial growth on their lower jaw.
By Paul Mulyamboga March 13, 2026
“Discover how Amigos Internacionales brings life‑changing surgery to vulnerable children in rural Uganda, bridging the healthcare gap with compassionate care.”
Surgeon in scrubs, headlight, smiling in operating room, blue drapes, medical equipment.
By Amigos Internacionales February 26, 2026
From 3-day medical camps and eye clinics to life skills training for women — discover how Amigos Internacionales brings holistic healing and empowerment to rural Uganda.
Doctor examining a person's mouth and neck, indoors. The person is sitting, and their mouth is open.
By Paul Mulyamboga February 16, 2026
Learn how Amigos Internacionales provides vital healthcare & support to vulnerable communities in Africa. Join us in making a difference!
Two boys looking out a window; hands holding a red heart.
By Amigos Internacionales January 21, 2026
Every dollar you give Amigos Internacionales delivers $71 in medical care at the Napak surgical camp. See exactly how the math works and where your money goes.
Child with dark skin wearing a dark blue shirt with
By Amigos Internacionales January 12, 2026
A $45,000 investment funded 310 surgeries on children in Arua, Uganda — $1.25 million in care. This is how Amigos turns every dollar into 55x its value.
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