Mpox Response: Launch of a New Strategic Centre in Goma
A new strategic health center in Goma has been opened by ALIMA to help combat the Mpox epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Fighting the Mpox Virus Deep in the Democratic Republic of Congo
ALIMA’s efforts are crucial in combating the rising Mpox epidemic in the DRC. Their work in Tunda Health Center provides vital treatment, research, and community awareness, offering hope to affected families.
Dr. Denis Mukwege, Tireless Advocate for Survivors of Wartime Sexual Violence, Is Awarded the Aurora Prize
Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Aurora Prize for his comprehensive care of survivors of sexual violence in the Congo and advocating for an end to the use of rape as a weapon of war.
Dr. Paul Law Aims to Improve Children’s Health in Sankuru, DRC
Dr. Paul Law, the only pediatrician for 1.5 million children in the DRC’s Sankuru Province, is working to improve healthcare access and data collection in one of the poorest regions on Earth, driven by a deep family connection to the area.
Halting Cholera in an Overcrowded Refugee Camp in the DRC
Over 143,000 displaced people live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in Congo’s Rusayo camp, fueling a severe cholera outbreak. To combat the epidemic, the WHO has established treatment centers and introduced prevention measures including disinfection, oral rehydration points, and vaccines.