South Kivu / Democratic Republic of Congo
Health for the population in six health zones
- Women who became victims of sexual violence meet regularly with their psychosocial attendant. Photo: Birgit Betzelt
During the second war in DR Congo (1998 2003) many regions in the province of South Kivu were inaccessible. Humanitarian aid could not reach the population. In some regions, the situation today is still the same due to enduring armed conflicts. In other regions, the security situation in the meantime has stabilised.
The socioeconomic situation of the population, however, in only improving very slowly. There is no really functioning health system. The government is not in a position to pay the salaries for the health staff, and the income of the health facilities is not sufficient to cover their expenses. In addition, management and administration of the state health facilities are still very insufficient.
Already since 1996 Malteser International has been the only non-governmental organisation (NGO) working in this region. Malteser International has proved itself as a reliable and professional partner of the local health facilities. Based on its long-standing experience the health system will be improved and become more functional on all levels. Even in future the population will have a durable and equitable access to basic health care.
- Enhancement of the health care for the population
- Strengthening of the local health authorities
- Improved access to basic health care
- Enhancement of the quality of primary and secondary health care
- Improved health for the communities, especially for the young people (14 - 25 years)
| Project data | |
| Duration: | since January 2011 |
| Financing: | SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), Malteser International, donations |
| Partner: | national and local health authorities and local partners |
| Contact | |
| Malteser: | Nina Wöhrmann |
| info(at)malteser-international.org |
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The health system in the eastern Congo is improved by the training of the staff at the health facilities.(Photo: ich.TV)
