Deep inside the sprawling HEAL Africa Hospital complex in the Eastern Congolese city of Goma is a small ward where women recover from injuries they suffered during complicated births and violent sexual attacks. When I entered, I first saw Muwakeso, a fragile-looking elderly woman sitting on a chair next to a bed. It took me a moment […]
The news coming out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seldom positive. “Africa’s World War” has plagued the country since 1960, when the DRC gained independence from Belgium. Through the ensuing decades, Congolese have lived in near-constant fear of displacement, rape, and death at the hands of militias or newly ousted armies. In […]
HEAL Africa joins the dialogue in the 2014 Summit to End Sexual Violence. And if you ever come to visit HEAL Africa in Goma, there is a high chance you will be greeted by Deo, one of HEAL Africa’s dedicated drivers. Follow this link: HEAL Africa Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/4UVxv, to read more stories.
In case you missed our Spring 2014 Newsletter, be sure not to miss this one! In addition to our regular activities in the hospital and the community, there have been new leadership developments, celebrations, and efforts to keep the work going in Eastern DRC (thanks to our IHEID Marathon runners!). Follow the link here- http://eepurl.com/VTO_v And […]
The delegates from the World Bank Group, escorted by Ms. PIA PEETERS, SR Social Development Specialist Africa Region, Conflict and Social Development Unit, visited HEAL Africa DRC on Tuesday November 26th, 2013. The group composed of Ms. PIA PEETERS, Ms. LISETTE KHONDE and Dr. HARALD HINKEL was received by the administrative team of HEAL Africa […]
HEAL Africa staff gather to reflect on the principles of their work. Read more about their Time of Rest and Reflection.
HEAL Africa USA and Doctors on Call for Service (DOCS) US have merged. DOCS’ focus on medical education brings added knowledge and resources to the Family Medicine Residence Program in Goma. It also provides additional resources for the Continuing Medical Education (CME) efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). HEAL Africa USA and […]
Despite some organizational changes in HEALAfrica-US, HEALAfrica continues to remain strong in their commitment to the people of DRC. Read our Fall 2013 Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/HIptH
Friends of HEAL Africa, On behalf of the Board of HEAL Africa (USA) I am happy to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director, Calvin (Cal) Bremer. Cal comes to us with an extensive history of leadership within the not-for-profit world. He has more than 15 years of executive experience working in over 10 […]
On Thursday 22 August, the town centre of Goma, where HEAL Africa’s hospital and headquarters are located, was bombarded on several occasions in various locations, creating a wave of panic of the population and many casualties. The day before, some war wounded soldiers had actually been brought in at HEAL Africa for treatment. The hospital […]