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Melanie and Tom Spears
Chad
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Melanie and Tom

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Melanie and Tom began serving in Chad in January 2020. Having worked as a GP in the UK, Tom is working as a doctor in the BMS-supported Guinebor II hospital, overseeing the four Chadian doctors. As well as looking after their children, Melanie is working to address common issues such as child malnutrition and maternal health. Mel and Tom have two daughters, Maisie and Rosa, who go to an international school in N'Djamena in Chad.
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  • 17 Jan 2023
    An update from the Spears
    Posted by Melanie and Tom Spears at 15:56 on Jan 17th, 2023
  • 21 Dec 2022
    Happy Christmas from the Spears family!
    Posted by Melanie and Tom Spears at 11:27 on Dec 21st, 2022
  • 7 Dec 2020
    A Christmas card from Mel and Tom Spears
    Posted by Melanie and Tom Spears at 14:47 on Dec 7th, 2020
  • 22 Sep 2020
    Introducing the Spears
    Posted by Melanie and Tom Spears at 15:55 on Sep 22nd, 2020
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