In the early days of The Salvation Army, there were many different health-related initiatives in the East End of London. Salvation Army midwives could be found in the refuges or ‘rescue homes’ where vulnerable pregnant women sought shelter and care. Other early programmes included ‘slum maternity work’ and district nursing. It was from these humble beginnings that a network of hospitals, clinics and community health programmes evolved all over the world.
We now operate 24 hospitals, 127 healthcare facilities and a number of mobile clinics around the world.
Watch our video to learn more about The Salvation Army hospital in Chikankata, southern Zambia.
Special thanks and additional credits to The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory.
