In the health zone of Mubumbano, socio-economic conditions are precarious and the resources available to the hospital for basic surgery and pediatrics do not meet the standards defined by the national health policy.

The Mubumbano hospital – 65km from the city of Bukavu – covers a large health zone, with some health centers located as far as 35 km from the hospital. Nevertheless, the Mubumbano area has alarmingly high maternal and child mortality rates and as a consequence, the Mubumbano hospital is overwhelmed and under-resourced to fight prevalent diseases in the region.

The aim of this project support from Fondation Jos & Mimieke, is to strengthen the capacity of the Mubumbano hospital through on-the-job training during medical missions carried out by volunteering doctors from Belgium. The project furthers involves technical and organizational support to the hospital over a period of three years.

More information : http://www.msv.be/hospital/hopital-general-de-reference-docteur-rau-de-ciriri-0