All of us involved in ‘global health’ agree with the imperative of preventive care and relief from poverty. But nevertheless, people will still suffer from emergencies – situations in which urgent care is truly lifesaving. Enter Paulo Buaki. A native Angolan, Dr. Buaki completed his surgical residency with the renowned Pan-African College of Christian Surgeons. I’ve worked along side Dr Buaki in Angola since 2006. My own training is in public health and family medicine. I can perform some emergency surgical procedures, such as a colostomy, C-Section, or supra-pubic catheter insertion. But for our all-to-common multiple trauma cases or perforated intestines I’m so very fortunate to have the assist of Dr. Buaki. This week alone he’s managed two ectopic pregnancies, a fractured hip, and two prostatectomies. A life well lived! But when I mention this to Dr. Buaki, all his says is, “No, thanks be to our God and Savior Jesus Christ. He is the one who truly heals!”