Goma School Fund: Fostering the Well-being of Children Displaced by War

By Christian Erickson | April 3, 2024

In this period marked by the massive displacement of populations due to the war in North Kivu, it is crucial to focus on the well-being of affected children. In the Mugunga neighborhood, where war-displaced people live with host families and in IDP camps, HEAL Africa has established the Goma School Fund to welcome children from […]

A successful joint replacement campaign at HEAL Africa

By Christian Erickson | April 3, 2024

It is with great pride that we concluded the joint replacement campaign held at HEAL Africa Hospital in Goma, from Tuesday, March 19th to Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. This initiative has brought relief to a large number of patients who have been suffering for too long. The activities were intense, but the positive results achieved […]

Promoting Medical Excellence in DRC: Review of the Doctoral Days of the CUTCM atHEAL Africa

By Christian Erickson | March 26, 2024

From Tuesday, March 11th to Friday, March 15th, 2024, the University Consortium for Advanced Medical Studies (Consortium Universitaire pour le Troisième Cycle en Médecine –CUTCM) held the third session of doctoral days at HEAL Africa Hospital in Goma. These days were marked by presentations and discussions aimed at guiding the research work of candidates specializing […]

A Successful General Surgery Campaign: HEAL Africa Hospital Serving the Population of Goma

By Christian Erickson | March 26, 2024

Every year, HEAL Africa Hospital welcomes patients with complex pathologies requiring advanced surgical skills and state-of-the-art equipment. However, the management of these cases can sometimes be delayed due to a lack or insufficient medical equipment. To address this situation, HEAL Africa Hospital collaborates with teams of American surgeons. The most recent team stayed at HEAL […]

Prematurely Born at HEAL Africa Hospital, Our Triplets are Ready to Go Home

By Christian Erickson | March 13, 2024

The triplets who recently came into the world at HEAL Africa Hospital in February 2024 are ready to leave the medical facility as their health has significantly improved. Having regained weight and strength, these little fighters have overcome their premature birth with the dedicated help of our medical teams.Surpassing the obstacles of incubators and the […]

US Ambassador visits HEAL Africa

By Christian Erickson | February 23, 2024

On February 22, 2024, HEAL Africa had the privilege of welcoming Lucy Tamlyn, Ambassador of the USA in DRC. Ms. Tamlyn had a moving encounter with women displaced by war, beneficiaries of HEAL Africa’s projects in the Bulengo and some other IDP camps around Goma. During her visit, she stated “In these troubled times where […]

Mr. Jonas Mizerero Returns to HEAL Africa Hospital After Earning his Masters in Critical Care and Trauma Nursing

By Christian Erickson | February 13, 2024

An enhanced expertise: Mr. Jonas MIZERERO returns at HEAL Africa Hospital with amaster’s degree in Critical Care and Trauma NursingAfter two years of dedication and diligent studies, Mr. Jonas MIZERERO returns to HEALAfrica Hospital with a valuable Master’s degree in Critical Care and Trauma Nursing. Hisoutstanding performance during this intensive training, supported by a scholarship […]

112 orthopaedic officers trained since 2007

By Christian Erickson | October 19, 2023

In line with HEAL Africa’s vision to provide specialized care delivered by local experts in DRC, HEAL started a strong orthopedics and traumatology training program for Congolese nurses in 2007. Since then, 112 finalists have completed the program. They return to their health structures of origin after their training to serve their communities to the […]

New triplets born at HEAL Africa Hospital

By Christian Erickson | September 28, 2023

During the 34th week of her pregnancy, Mrs. Judith BAKUNZI, aged 36, gave birth to triplets at HEAL Africa Hospital on Friday September 22, 2023. Two boys and one girl, the newborns were severely stunted at birth. They were then transferred to the Neonatology Unit of HEAL Africa Hospital for appropriate care. Their situation is […]

Speech therapy campaign at HEAL Africa: Fifty patients given care.

By Cherry | February 2, 2023

Speech therapy campaign at HEAL Africa: about fifty patients cared forFor a week, about fifty patients were received at HEAL Africa Hospital, Goma, during a speech therapy campaign that provided an assessment of children with cleft palate and their initiation to language. The campaign was motivated by the idea to enlighten patients regarding their diagnosis […]