A Farewell from David and Heather

Posted on July 17, 2018 in On The Ground, Hospital, On The Ground by Cherry

During HEAL Africa’s early years, founders Lyn and Jo Lusi needed an expert in healthcare administration to help guide them. They met David Kelly from Australia, who invested his time to mentor staff, while Heather found ways to step in where there was a need. She used her teaching skills. Over the years they continued […]

Dr. Cathy, The First Female Obstetrician/Gynecologist in North Kivu

Posted on July 6, 2018 in On The Ground, Hospital, On The Ground, On The Ground, Women by Cherry

    Dr. MUFUNGIZI FURAHA Cathy, affectionately called Dr. Cathy by her colleagues, is back from Cotonou, Benin, where she spent the last 4 years specializing in obstetrics-gynecology. Dr. Cathy’s new credentials make her the only female Obstetrician and Gynecologist in North-Kivu province. As a woman, I knew that I wanted to understand women’s problems […]