Thank you to all who continue to pray for medical missionaries Scott and Jennifer Myhre and the people of Bundibugyo, Uganda as they continue to live and work in the midst of the world's most recent Ebola outbreak.
Scott was able to leave Bundibugyo for a few days in order to spend Christmas with his family and gain some much needed respite. Now Scott and Jennifer and their four children have returned home to Bundibugyo. They write:
We came home because we wanted to be here, and wanted to spend a few more days in the fight. But an unexpected side effect has been the confidence boost to the community. I did not anticipate people stopping us and telling us with great sincerity, thank you for coming back, for bringing the family, for loving us. I’m glad for that, the simple act of being present translates into the message that we are still part of this place, that we have not given up, that children can still live here too.
Here is the most recent report:
The death of a patient who was errantly admitted to the Female Ward of the Bundibugyo Hospital, later recognized as a Ebola suspect, later confirmed and then died...after having exposed at least six health workers to the virus--has left the hospital and district anxious and angry.
Total Cumulative cases: 143
Total Deaths: 36
Case Fatality Rate: 25.2%
A new statistic being reported: date when the most recent contact will finish their 21 day follow-up and the epidemic will be considered over: ~ January 17th.
Please continue to pray for an end to this scourge.
Pray, also, that God will be glorified and that lives will be changed by the power of the Gospel.
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