“I heard of the great work you are conducting here at HEAL Africa. This is what motivated me to come and experience it personally”. The First Lady, Denise NYAKERU made a visit to HEAL Africa. She was greeted by staff at the Jubilee Center, where she witnessed children practicing capoeira –and joined in! Dr. Serge, […]
Fatal cases of the disease continue to rise, and health facility staff are taking precautions as they treat patients. Since the Ebola outbreak began last August, Direct Relief has sent $8.59 million in medical aid to health facilities across the Democratic Republic of Congo to bolster continued medical care. Read more…
The United Nations envoys dealing with sexual violence in conflict and the head of the Organization’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have welcomed the conviction of 11 Congolese militia fighters for raping dozens of children – including an 18-month-old toddler – in the vast country’s restive east. The Special Representatives […]
Heal Africa is a similar hospital as the hospital of Nobel Prize winner Mukwege. They are happy that this year the Nobel Prize goes to the fight against sexual violence in war zones. “It is a recognition for the work of people who have worked against rape in Eastern Congo,” says Virginie Mumbere to Lindijer. Read the […]
Last year we asked for a dedicated fistula wing from the Fistula Foundation. They gave. A local Congolese architect and builder were hired to design, with Bizi, one of HEAL Africa’s biomedical engineers, taking the role of project manager. We spent 2017/2018 designing and building. There was a lot of anticipation this week, leading to the […]
A Queen’s University program focused on maternal and child health equity is one of 20 Canadian university programs that received funding from the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships – Advanced Scholars (QES-AS) program. from left to right: Enkh-Oyun Tsogzolbaatar, Supaporn Trongsakul, Colleen Davison, Katemanee Moonpanane, Heather Aldersey, Susan Thanabalasingam, Eva Purkey, Ariuntuya Sakhiya, and […]
Advancing healthcare in the developing world Aussie Surgeon Dr Neil Wetzig and his African Congolese medical colleague Dr Jo Lusi have given an insight on medical challenges in the developing world. Dr Neil Wetzig closed his successful medical practice in Australia to focus on transforming the medical system in the African nation of Democratic Republic […]
we have BIG NEWS! (HEAL Africa USA, March 01, 2018) – HEAL Africa USA’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that HEAL Africa USA has earned this top distinction. Since […]
Photographer Monique Jaques documents the struggles and successes of doctors in a country with a troubled past. Story by Sarah Eberspacher.
