Strengthening Women’s Resilience in the Face of the Fallout of Armed Conflicts through Skills Training

The resurgence of war in the North Kivu province has made women more vulnerable, affecting them financially, socially, and physically. Under normal circumstances, Congolese women are central to the family economy, but displacement caused by war has taken away their means of livelihood. Armed conflicts have turned women and young girls into victims, exposing them […]

Advocacy for the mitigation of the risks of exploitation, abuse, and sexual harassment

As part of the Project for Trade Facilitation in the Great Lakes Region (Projet de Facilitation du Commerce dans la Région des Grands-Lacs –PFCGL), HEAL Africa is actively engaged in preventing gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment at the construction site of border infrastructure between DRC and Rwanda at Petite Barriere, Goma. Placing women […]

HEAL Africa trains 9 more providers in Clinical Emergency Care to save more lives in the DRC

April 30, 2024, marks an important moment for Clinical Emergency Care Training at HEAL Africa Hospital, Goma. The second cohort of this newly integrated program within the Training and Research Department of HEAL Africa (HATS – HEAL Africa Training Services) has completed its three-month intensive training in clinical emergency care.This second cohort of the program […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]