A serious healthcare crisis is emerging in Kajokeji County. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), currently the main healthcare provider for the region, will withdraw all services by the end of 2026.
Support to local healthcare centres such as Liwolo will end by September, with hospital services ceasing by December. Without this support, many communities will be left without accessible medical care. The nearest healthcare facilities are several hours away and remain out of reach for many families due to distance and cost. This will impact pregnant mothers, sick children, and vulnerable elderly people — leading to preventable suffering and loss of life.
A Message from Bishop Joseph
Warm greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We are deeply grateful for the continued love, friendship and partnership of the Diocese of Blackburn. Your commitment, even amidst many challenges, is a powerful testimony of Christian compassion and unity in the Gospel. We give thanks that this year’s Harvest Appeal may support the Diocese of Liwolo. We pray that God will continue to strengthen the bond between our dioceses for the blessing of our people and the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom.
Our response: In response to this urgent need, our diocese is seeking to support the Jehovah Rapha Healthcare Centre in Liwolo. This is a simple but life-saving intervention that will ensure continued local access to essential healthcare.
· Renovation and painting of the healthcare facility
· Provision of essential medicines and medical supplies
· Solar lighting and clean water for safe night deliveries
· Support for frontline staff including:
o Clinical officer
o Nurse
o Laboratory technician
o Midwife
o Watchman and cleaner
Ways to donate to the Harvest Appeal:
· You can donate online using a credit card by clicking here where you can also Gift Aid your donation.
· You can donate by cheque, payable to 'Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Limited (Diocese Harvest Appeal)' and send to Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocesan Office, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
· If you wish to make a bank transfer, please email [email protected] and ask for the bank details, giving your name, school/parish and parish role.