EMAS CANADA (previously known as EMAS Evangelical Medical Aid Society) is a Christian interdenominational non-governmental organization (NGO) providing charitable medical and dental care to under-serviced areas throughout the world.
EMAS was founded in 1948, the EMAS CANADA national office is located in Stouffville, Ontario.
EMAS supports local healthcare endeavours/initiatives and sends medical, surgical and dental teams of healthcare professionals to assist in under-serviced areas overseas.
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