Urgent Update 2: Conflict in Goma
As of February 10, 2025, statistics of the injured treated at HEAL Africa are as follows: 764 injured patients have been registered and cared for. Among them, 251 female and 514 male. 155 were severely injured and are still in beds at the hospital (in-patient). The other 609 are being cared for as out-patients. There […]
Urgent Update: Escalating Conflict in Goma
The situation in and around Goma has drastically deteriorated since Thursday, January 23, 2024, following surprise attacks by M23 rebels. The attacks, which occurred in Sake (30 km west of Goma) and Kibumba (20 km north of Goma), have led to widespread panic and desolation across the city. Bombs launched by the rebels have caused […]
Restoring Smiles, Rebuilding Lives: Another Successful Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Campaign in Beni
From December 9 to December 18, 2024, a specialized medical team from HEAL Africa Hospital conducted a new campaign for cleft lip and palate repair in the city of Beni, around 340 km from Goma. Thanks to the collaboration between HEAL Africa and Smile Train, the campaign restored hope to 26 individuals from Beni and […]
Jacques Batenga Represents HEAL Africa at the 5th Mukwege International Chair Congress in Montreal
Clinical psychologist at HEAL Africa hospital, Jacques Batenga proudly represented the city of Goma at the 5th edition of the prestigious Mukwege International Chair Congress, held in Montreal from December 3 to 6, 2024. This global event brought together leaders, researchers, healthcare professionals, and human rights advocates to discuss innovative approaches to supporting survivors of […]
The British Ambassador to the DRC, Alyson King, Visits HEAL Africa Hospital
HEAL Africa Hospital in Goma had the honor of welcoming the British Ambassador to the DRC, Alyson King, on Thursday, December 12, 2024. This symbolic and heartening visit highlighted the joint efforts to improve access to healthcare for populations affected by conflicts in the region. A visit to the heart of essential hospital services Upon […]
Dr. Eugenie Kamabu, a new Internal Medicine specialist at HEAL Africa Hospital
After four years specializing in Internal Medicine at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), at Moshi in Tanzania, Dr. Eugénie Mukekulu Kamabu is back to HEAL Africa Hospital in Goma. Having graduated on November 23, 2024, she brings valuable expertise, particularly in the management of Diabetes, focus of her research. Her return addresses the growing […]
Lubero: Together with HEAL Africa and UNFPA, the Territorial Authority Officially Launches a Multisectoral Project for the Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, HEAL Africa, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), officially launched the project titled “Emergency Multisectoral Prevention and Response to the Needs of Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Protection Against Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (EAS) in North Kivu, in the health zones of Kayna, Lubero, and Alimbongo.” […]
Anna Bjevde, Vice President of the World Bank, Visits HEAL Africa and Encourages Ongoing Efforts
HEAL Africa had the privilege of hosting the Vice President of the World Bank on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was accompanied by a large delegation of bank officials at various levels. Ms. Anna visited the One Stop Center located within the HEAL Africa Center of Excellence. She engaged with the staff members providing various […]
HEAL Africa Participates to the Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Mandate to Combat Sexual Violence in Conflict, in New York
On October 23, 2024, Ms. Pramila Patten, the Under-Secretary and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, organized a ceremony in New York at the United Nations headquarters to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the mandate addressing sexual violence inconflict situations. This event featured keynote speaker Ms. Hilary Clinton and special […]
Clinical Pastoral Training at HEAL Africa: 16 New Trainee Chaplains Ready to Serve
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, HEAL Africa concluded the 2024 session of Clinical Pastoral Training (CPT) in an atmosphere filled with joy and gratitude. Organized by HEAL Africa’s spiritual ministry department, this training, which began on July 31, 2024, brought together 16 trainee chaplains from the cities of Butembo, Beni, Goma, and Idjwi Island. The […]