A PhD Thesis on Obstetric Fistulas defended by Dr. Justin Paluku Lussy in Goma

Posted on August 28, 2024 in On The Ground by Christian Erickson

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Goma (UNIGOM) in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, hosted a major academic event: “The defense of the PhD Thesis by Dr. Justin Paluku Lussy. Dr Paluku, obstetrician-gynecologist and fistula surgeon at HEAL Africa Hospital, presented his work entitled “Characterization of obstetric […]

HEAL Africa – Smile Train: A Partnership that Spreads Smiles through SpecializedSurgery

Posted on August 5, 2024 in On The Ground by Christian Erickson

Since 2008, the partnership between HEAL Africa Hospital in Goma and Smile Train has been restoring smiles in families with members affected by cleft lip and/or palate. The discharge of each newly treated person from the hospital brightens the faces with radiant smiles in their family and community. So far, more than 2800 individuals have […]