[Hinews] DAEJEON, South Korea — A team of medical professionals and staff from Konyang University Hospital, organized through the hospital’s Christian fellowship, has embarked on a 10-day medical mission to Lesotho to deliver essential healthcare services. The mission, spanning August 14 to August 24, seeks to address the urgent healthcare needs of underserved communities in the region.

TThe volunteer group, comprising around 10 physicians and hospital personnel, included distinguished specialists such as Dr. Hong Wook Kim (urology), Dr. Ki Hong Kim (cardiology), and Dr. Woo Jin Kwon (anesthesiology and pain medicine). The team has been traveling across Lesotho, delivering direct medical care to residents in areas where access to healthcare is profoundly limited.



Lesotho, a landlocked nation in southern Africa, grapples with significant challenges due to its underdeveloped medical infrastructure. Many residents must travel more than a day to reach a hospital, and the scarcity of pharmacies leaves many without access to even basic medical care.

Since their arrival, the Konyang team has treated a substantial number of patients, providing diagnostic assessments, prescriptions, minor surgical procedures, and preventive vaccinations. The volunteers treated numerous cases of untreated tuberculosis, both confirmed and suspected, along with patients suffering from conditions manageable with basic medications such as analgesics and antipyretics. These patients had previously been left untreated due to the region’s limited resources.

Reflecting on the mission, Dr. Hong Wook Kim expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve. “It’s profoundly rewarding to know that our medical expertise can make a difference for those in desperate need,” he said. “We are committed to sustaining both domestic and international medical outreach to uphold the values of compassion and humanity.”

The efforts of the Konyang University Hospital team underscore the importance of global medical missions in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in regions like Lesotho, where systemic barriers limit access to basic medical services.