During HEAL Africa’s early years, founders Lyn and Jo Lusi needed an expert in healthcare administration to help guide them. They met David Kelly from Australia, who invested his time to mentor staff, while Heather found ways to step in where there was a need. She used her teaching skills. Over the years they continued […]
Dr. MUFUNGIZI FURAHA Cathy, affectionately called Dr. Cathy by her colleagues, is back from Cotonou, Benin, where she spent the last 4 years specializing in obstetrics-gynecology. Dr. Cathy’s new credentials make her the only female Obstetrician and Gynecologist in North-Kivu province. As a woman, I knew that I wanted to understand women’s problems […]
Every year, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is celebrated worldwide on Wednesday, 23 May. Every year HEAL Africa participates, operating on a different theme, yet with the same determination: to bring aware awareness to a condition of the poor and to give hope to every woman who suffers from the condition. This […]
In honor of the WHO’s International Nurse’s Day, May 12, we thought we would feature 12 nurses who have received training at HEAL Africa, in partnership with Global Strategies.
Because of the General Assembly meeting, celebrating International Women’s Day, March 8, had to be postponed to March 11. All the games, laughter, food, music, and conversations were held at Maji Matulivu. Attendees included staff and patients who were able to make it. Dr. Eugenie talked about stress management. Dr. Marlene talks about […]
20 Trained in Neonatal Care The infrastructure to provide sufficient health care in DRC has been a growing challenge for decades. Being in perpetual crisis has not helped the situation. Some of the challenges we confront in DR Congo include the high demand for care, limited opportunities and resources to train locals, and […]
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 […]
Well, it’s that time of year…Valentine’s Day! It might be difficult for some of our friends outside of Congo, to imagine such a holiday celebrated in our country. But it’s true. The love holiday is celebrated by families, friends, and lovers, too! Many will go to restaurants or a fun day out. Black, red and pink colors […]
After four years away, Doctor Marlene is back at HEAL Africa! Following her training in Family Medicine at HEAL Africa, Dr. Marlene MAPENZI took off for Cheikh Anta Diop University, in Dakar Senegal, to specialize in Pediatrics. We can’t thank our USA partner, Global Strategies, enough for their support and mentorship during her journey. […]
For the last three years, the Beni territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo has faced extreme insecurity. The uprising of armed groups has lead to massacres in Beni and surrounding territories. Rape, displacement, looting and other criminal activities have also increased. Locals from villages surrounding Beni have moved into the city—some have found themselves […]