Medan Initiative

A difficult update on Eyerus.

On Tuesday Eyerus had a heart catheterization through collaboration with Chain of Hope. We knew that this was a necessary diagnostic intervention to determine if surgery is truly an option. Unfortunately, after extensive multidisciplinary discussion, surgery has been deemed too risky.

This was really hard news. We are committed to providing ongoing cardiac care, which will focus on symptom control and slowing disease progression.

Please pray for her mother, as we know this feels too much to bear at times. Please pray for wisdom for us and our partners in Ethiopia as we make decisions on ongoing care.

‘I did not expect to travel across the world in 2026, but God had different plans.’

Kara O’Hara, PA-C

Beyond the Clinic: The Power of Long-Term Care - Medan Initiative I did not expect to travel across the world in 2026, but God had different plans.