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 […]

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.” […]

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 […]