The Film That Became a Movement
The Heart of Nuba, the story of American doctor Tom Catena selflessly serving the needs of a forgotten people, has inspired a movement to save lives.
It has raised for than $2 million in donations, 100% of which have gone to medical supplies, staff training and other critical needs of “Dr. Tom’s” hospital, the Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. The popularity of the film put pressure on Sudan’s leaders, exposed Omar al-Bashir’s crimes against his citizenry to the world, and help to spur the overthrow of the convicted war criminal Omar Al-Bashir.
There is more to be done. Join us now as we help the Nuba people to heal and rebuild.
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Only surgeon for 2 million, American doctor perseveres in war-torn Sudan
As the only doctor at a hospital serving more than 2 million people, Dr. Tom Catena works seven days a week and is on call every night — and still makes time for morning Mass. An American Catholic missionary and the only surgeon at Mother of Mercy Hospital in the...
By Dr. Tom: I Am a Doctor in Sudan…
by Tom Catena I first met my patient, whom I will call Halima, when she was referred to our hospital while suffering from advanced cervical cancer. In her mid-40s, she initially sought treatment in her home community, in the war-ravaged Darfur region, but the doctors...
Dr. Tom at Notre Dame: War zone doctor explains life and service in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains
Dr. Tom spoke at the University of Notre Dame Institute for Social Concerns’ annual lecture in honor of Fr. Bernie Clark this Wednesday. Catena shared an inside look at his past 17 years as the only permanently stationed doctor in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains. He described...
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Press:
Nicholas Kristof on Dr. Tom and The Heart of Nuba
The Heart of Nuba on CNN.
The Screenings:
Working Together to Save and Improve Lives:
Carlson Meets With Congressman McGovern
Dr. Tom Catena - 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate
A New Generator for Mother of Mercy Hospital
The generator will top-up the solar power during the long rainy season. It will serve as a back-up for the operating theater should the solar system fail. It was supplied through the generosity of Africa Mission Healthcare donors. Thank you!