About 1500 medical members standing for: The sanctity of life from fertilization till death - Sound science in the medical profession - A basic Christian ethic.
South Africa
Joined November 2011
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Clinic construction has begun for 2nd DFL clinic in Africa,this time in needy Chikuluma village, Malawi! Vision for this project began in 2018, after DFL's successful eye surgery campaign in Malawi. Over past few weeks, foundations was laid, marking start of exciting new chapter.
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#MozambiqueFloods update: Govt hospitals still striking → higher patient load at our clinic. EN1 main highway still cut; alternative route collapsed again. Fuel/food/meds delays persist. ~185 deaths & ~845,000 affected, thousands of homes & roads damaged. Cholera risk high.
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Update: Mr Rocha was flown out on a last-minute Mercy Air flight. Mercy Air is a South African non-profit aviation ministry that was already transporting another critically ill patient and was able to assist. Grateful for their life-saving work in Mozambique.
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Severe flooding is impacting our DFL clinic in Zavora, Mozambique. The EN1 highway is cut near Xai-Xai, blocking trucks carrying our clinic’s medication. Inharrime Hospital has run out of fuel. Nationally: 500k+ affected, 100+ deaths, ~5,000 km of roads damaged. Please pray.
"Closing the Loophole on Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products" authors warn many of hemp products' potential harms stem from lack of regulation, potential for harmful contaminants, accidental exposure,
cross-product sale with other drugs, and youth appeal. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…
Closing the Loophole on Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products: A Public Health Priority
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Doctors For Life International is attending the Africa Health and Medlab conference held at the ICC in CapeTown 22-24 October. Visit our stand.
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DFL's medical outreach program is featured in the latest Devoted magazine, Issue 46 online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/bs…
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The President of the HPCSA, along with other top medical academics from various medical faculties & orgs, stand with Doctors For Life opposing the legalization of doctor-assisted suicide in South Africa. #DignityInCare Read full article to SAMJ here: samajournals.co.za/index.php…
The new emergency 4x4 transporter for our Zavora clinic with its maternity unit. We do not have an operating theatre yet, and therefore patients in critical condition need transportation to the nearest referral hospital - the dirt roads are challenging!
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Exciting news from DFL's Mozambique, Zavora Clinic! Due to financial assistance of many, we have new 4x4 emergency transfer vehicle helping patients in critical condition reach nearest hospital faster - rough dirt roads pose a challenge. Massive thanks. You're helping save lives!
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We had a fantastic time at the recent 2024 Ophthalmological Society of South Africa Conference! Many new volunteer surgeons are eager to join our cross-border medical missions. Together, we'll bring the gift of sight to underserved communities in Africa. #CataractSurgery #Africa
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DFL & Botswana Min. of Health completed 182 cataract surgeries in Molepolole, SLH. Many blind living in southern regions of Botswana (especially Khoisan from Ghanzi) can see again. Dr L Coetzee & Dr CJ Proxenos volunteered their time & expertise. Thank you to all who contributed.
HPCSA drops all charges against Pro-life Dr J de Vos. De Vos’ legal team stated he's been punished unduly (for more than 2 years) and that those who drove the vendetta against him be investigated and held accountable. See their full submission for details. doctorsforlife.co.za/2020/10…
The International Prolife Summit, (hosted by the National Alliance for Life) will go virtual on 3 October, 9am-12pm (South African time). The speakers include @BertDorenbos @BradMattes, Dr Jean Kargia, Sandy Shoshani & Vinita Shaw. Click to register.. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Pro-life Dr de Vos' hearing (charged for advising that an unborn baby is a human life), will hopefully resume within next 4 weeks after HPCSA prosecutors delayed hearings several times. Meantime, De Vos cannot practice medicine since 2016. Read more... doctorsforlife.co.za/2020/09…
Dr De Vos is supported by Doctors For Life International, and represented by Sr Adv Keith Matthee and De Wet Wepener Attorneys. The legal team is acting pro bono (charge no fees) however, legal costs are mounting. Pls consider assisting with the expenses..
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Doctors For Life International will be hosting a free webinar on abortion, conscientious objection and the South African law on 2 July at 7pm (+2:00 GMT time). The Guest speaker is Adv. Keith Matthee SC. Register by following this link. bit.ly/2Cy523X
5 reasons why marijuana is not medicine - an excellent article by Prof @madras_bertha at Harvard Medical School. Medical science is invaluable when uncontaminated by public opinion, journalists, politicians and the industry. washingtonpost.com/news/in-t…
About 1000 households have now received @aQuelle water, #COVID2019 info, hand sanitizers and masks as DFL continue to respond to needs of KZN rural communities during #SALockdown. Many were saying #IAmThankful and it is our privilege to help. #Covid19SA #StayHomeSA
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