Charity
A story of hope for two tiny girls as the building blocks of a bright future are laid for others
As firm supporters of all that The Duncan Hospital do to advance the health and education of girls and women in India, we would love to share an uplifting story. Early last year a woman was bought in to the hospital to give birth. Paediatrician Blessy Suchi recalled in her blog, “When 25yr old Manasa…
Read MoreWelcome to our first newsletter
We are delighted to launch our first newsletter which we will be publishing biannually as a round-up of what has been happening at The Mackay Clinic. Obviously the start of 2020 has been overtaken by the corona pandemic which involved Professor Mackay closing the clinic for a while and heading off to volunteer for the…
Read MoreDuncan Hospital staff rally to help locals during corona pandemic
Our second update from The Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India where staff are pulling together thin resources to help local people left struggling in the face of India’s coronavirus lockdown. The Mackay Clinic is keeping in close contact with The Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India during this Coronavirus pandemic. The plight of staff and patients…
Read MoreStanding together with The Duncan Hospital during corona
As many of you know The Mackay Clinic are long term supporters of The Duncan hospital – EHA in Bihar, India. Professor and Jackie Mackay only visited in early February this year. We were about to bring you videos of that trip with news of some of the exciting developments at the hospital. Since then…
Read MoreDinner for the Duncan gives the gift of a future to girls
The Duncan Hospital in Bihar is a charity heavily supported by Professor and Jackie Mackay so they enjoyed attending a spectacular fundraising St Andrews Day dinner with friends and family recently. Hosted by EMMS International, the evening was held in the historic and elegant surroundings of The Royal Collage of Physicians in Edinburgh. Everyone enjoyed…
Read MoreProgress made at the Duncan Hospital – an update
In early February 2016, we travelled to India with Angus and Catriona Smith for along overdue visit to the Duncan. It had been 2 years since our last visit so we were eager to see the progress made by the recent Karuna project and to meet the many new members of the Duncan team. Our…
Read MoreThe Duncan Hospital in Bihar needs help following earthquake
The following is a passage from a doctor currently working at the Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India on the border with Nepal – the hospital was caught up in the earthquake and its aftermath as detailed below… “As many of you have already read on the news our part of the world was struck by…
Read MoreGuests sparkle in the rain at dance in aid of The Duncan
On a wet evening in November 2015, the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, was transported to a much warmer climate. The EMMS International Duncan Dinner saw 150 guests enjoy Indian themed food and entertainment. Special speeches were heard from Dr Philip Finny from Duncan Hospital in Raxual, Bihar, India and Professor Gordon Mackay, long-time supporter…
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