Strengthening the health system

• Project duration: 2022 - 2026

Our Objective:

To improve the physical, mental and social well-being of the people of South Kivu by strengthening access to quality, person-centred healthcare that integrates mental health and the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Our Actions:

• Integration of mental health and nutrition into primary healthcare;
• Training of healthcare personnel (doctors, nurses, psychologists, laboratory technicians) in person-centred care;
• Support with essential medicines for the management of diabetes, hypertension and mental disorders;
• Emergency support with healthcare equipment and medicines for health centres following the conflict in South Kivu;
• Strengthening governance and the capacities of local health structures;
• Support for community participation through the involvement of health committees, patient groups and local leaders;
• Awareness-raising and support for vulnerable groups, particularly street children;
• Support for regulators (health administration, supervisory staff) to ensure consistent and sustainable oversight.

Our Impact:

This project improves the quality of care for thousands of patients and reduces the stigma associated with mental health. It strengthens the capacities of healthcare providers at all levels, promotes the inclusion of the most vulnerable, and fosters a more humane, preventive, and participatory approach to care.