Despite a wealth of raw materials, decades of exploitation, corruption and years of violent conflict have made the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into one of the poorest countries in the world.
The remote provinces in the east of the county face enormous challenges in terms of infrastructure. The population also suffers from widespread malnutrition, low life expectancy, and a high rate of child mortality.
Medical provision across swathes of the country is either lacking, or unavailable due to the limited financial resources of the population. The humanitarian situation worsened in 2017, when conflict expanded across several localities in the Kasai region, driving up displacement and food insecurity. An estimated 15.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2020.
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We are very proud and grateful to have received the renowned Else Kröner Fresenius Award for Development Cooperation in Medicine 2021 on the topic of “Epidemic Preparedness and Response” in October 2021. Dr. Jean-Paul Uvoyo Ulangi, Country Medical Coordinator of the DRC and Regional Health Advisor, received the award in Berlin. At 100,000 euros, it is one of the most important and best-endowed awards in the field of development cooperation.
Watch the video to learn more about our project “Community communication as key for Preparedness, Prevention and Response – A comprehensive approach toward epidemics in the northeast of the DRC”.
Likewise, we had the chance to present the project at the World Health Summit 2021. Watch the WHS workshop here.
Malteser International has been working in the eastern provinces of the DRC since 1996, and since then, it has successfully carried out a variety of projects in the areas of water and sanitation (WASH), health, and food security.
Our work is currently focused in the provinces of Ituri, Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé and Kasai Central, where Malteser International has proven itself a reliable and competent partner for local hospitals and health facilities. In close cooperation with the Congolese Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), Malteser International is working to improve hygiene and infection prevention and control measures in response to the Ebola outbreak.Malteser International teams are also carrying out health promotion activities and reinforcing community engagement to sensitize members of the community about Ebola and ways to protect themselves against the disease.
With the advantage of many years of experience, the healthcare system will now be qualitatively improved and functionally restructured at all levels to allow the population access to a high quality of basic health care.
Cologne/Bad Homburg. On October 28th Malteser International received the renowned Else Kröner Fresenius Award for Development Cooperation in Medicine 2021 on the topic of “Epidemic Preparedness and Response”. At 100,000 euros, it is one of the most important and best-endowed awards in the field of development cooperation.
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During the recent Ebola epidemic in the eastern part of the Democratic Republi of Congo (DRC), our team in the country employed a people-centred approach in responding to increasing mistrust and spread of rumours about the Ebola epidemic. As the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) spreads across the world, Malteser International is working to reduce its harmful impact by putting people at the centre of its response, using the P-FIM approach.
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The birth of a child is a magical moment. We are working to ensure this moment runs smoothly for women in DR Congo. In our maternity clinics, expectant mothers receive all the medical care they need, from pregnancy till delivery.
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About 400,000 children in the DR Congo are facing life-threatening acute malnourishment. Malteser International is helping to restore children to health through its support for the local hospital in Adi, north east of the country. Thanks to specialized treatment using therapeutic milk, children like Dorcas and Viola are given a chance to survive.
Read moreAs a sponsoring partner, your regular donation gives real, life-changing help to people in need in our project regions. Your commitment helps us plan ahead and bring about long-lasting impact.
Malteser International project locations:
In 7 health zones of Ituri and Haut Uélé provinces, in 3 health zones of Bas-Uélé and in 5 health zones of Kasai Central province.
Program Offices:
Ariwara (Ituri Province), Bondo (Bas-Uélé) and Kananga (Kasai Central).
Johannes Schildknecht
+49-(0)221-9822-7229
Email: johannes.schildknecht(at)malteser-international.org
Miriam Suhr
+49-(0)221-9822-7214
Email: miriam.suhr(at)malteser-international.org
info@malteser-international.org
Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.
Reference:
Malteser International
Account number: 1201200012
IBAN: DE103 70601201201200012
S.W.I.F.T./BIC: GENODED1PA7
(Pax Bank Cologne)
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