Mission to Amish People was founded in 2001 with the purpose of evangelizing and discipling Amish and Former Amish as well as assisting those that leave the Amish by providing education, housing, and basic life skill training. read more...

State: 97 cases of whooping cough reported among Delaware Amish

August 23, 2018

KENT COUNTY, DE - The Division of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of whooping cough after discovering almost 100 people in Kent County's Amish community have the contagious disease.

Health officials said they began investigating in June and have identified 97 cases of whooping cough, officially known as pertussis, as of Aug. 18.

The highly contagious disease is transmitted by coughing or sneezing. It can cause severe breathing illness among babies and young children.

« Back to News

“ Thank you for coming to our mission's conference. We believe this was our best mission's conference in several years. What a blessing it was to hear of your ministry! Our prayer is that our missions giving will increase and we will be able to take part in your ministry financially, but until then, be assured that you are in our prayers. ” - Columbia, MO

How Can We Help You?