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No sleep for Congolese Mothers Trying to Save their Girls from Rape
Officially, sexual violence has declined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dubbed the ‘rape capital of the world’. But frontline workers tell a different story.
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It's International Nurse's Day: MEET TWO OF OUR NURSES
It’s International nurse’s day, May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale and a great day to recognize our 82 nurses at HEAL Africa, for all the work they do in such a challenging environment....
View ArticleLOVE MERCY? GIVE MERCY.
We encourage all of our patients to pay for the services they need. The unfortunate fact is that about 30% of HEAL Africa’s patients are barely able to gather funds between family and friends to pay...
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Orange Your Quarter: Leave No One Behind-End Violence against Women and Girls
Leave No One Behind-End Violence against Women and Girls Did you notice a lot of #metoo in your social media feeds this fall? If you did not, it was a global outcry from individuals who had...
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Christmas at HEAL Africa Hospital
Christmas wasn’t calm at the HEAL Africa compound. HEAL Africa celebrated Christmas at the hospital on December 24. This gave patients (particularly those who have come from far away) the opportunity...
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A letter from Dr. Justin, CEO
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! It is a blessing for me to have the opportunity to write these words today. Congo is a very difficult place. At HEAL Africa, we have witnessed the daily presence...
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Ensuring Care In A Volatile Region
Registering women in Beni. Nearly 90 women sat waiting for the medical team to arrive. For the last three years, the Beni territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo has faced extreme insecurity....
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Welcome back, Dr. Marlene MAPENZI!
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...
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Love at HEAL Africa
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...
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