Development Cooperation

IMPROVEMENT OF THE HEALTHCARE IN SUKA

Renovation of the Health and Maternity Centre and setting-up of a pharmacy.

Partner organization

ONGD APDCKA (Association Paysanne pour le Développement Communautaire de Kangara)

Goals

Maintaining the adequate conditions of the facilities of the Health Centre for the fulfilment of its objectives and to reinforce the activities of health training and empowerment of women.

Beneficiaries

The population of Suka-Mbundu and surroundings, approx. 13,300 inhabitants, mainly pregnant women and children.

Protagonists

Overview

Health Centre built in 1958 by the Missionaries of Christ Jesus in need of renovation.

Construction of a new pharmacy suitable for the conservation of medicines with an airy and well-organised dispensary.

Adaptation of the facilities including lighting equipment, solar panels, care beds and treatment equipment.

Purchase of an ultrasound scanner for prenatal care.

Design and purchase of didactic material for training courses.

Execution period

November 2016 – July 2017

Budget

– Total budget: 19,958.13 EUR
· Local contribution: 1,525.00 EUR
· FUNDACIÓN ISABEL MARTÍN contribution: 18,433.13 EUR

Location

Suka, Kwango province, DRC

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Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Status
Finished

Project category
Health