Basis of the Project

BASIS OF THE PROJECT

With the economic hardship, medical care has not been on the forefront of the local healthcare authorities.  The medical infrastructure has not been able to cover adequately the ever increasing population of the city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.  In the city alone, the inefficiently equipped, government-owned and operated, hospitals and clinics don’t meet the needs of the population rich or poor.  On the other hand, private medical establishments are aimed at population with luxurious or sustainable income.

On the outskirts of the city, 30-40 miles out Lubumbashi, are villages with population whose access to care is a long and strenuous trip to the city.  Only then, do they discover that healthcare is well over their budget; they can’t afford it.

So, it begs on us to find means of remedying to the issues of healthcare in the villages and other remote places where medical care is not accessible.  A medical team to move toward these seemingly off-agenda places is now envisioned.  They, too, deserve quality healthcare.

Thus, the M. SOMA CLN has developed a three-fold project called “Healthy pregnancy, healthy child, and healthy community”.  Women are the hard-workers in African villages and that is true in Lubumbashi as well.  When they are pregnant, there are some very basic health needs that are not met.  Often time prenatal care is neglected due to lack of finances and distances needed to get to a care facility.  At the time of birthing, complications arise which are quickly blamed on some traditional misfortune beliefs.  Children are the most vulnerable in economically challenged villages and remote places of Lubumbashi.  When they become sick, parents choose to hope for the best without seeking for a doctor (who is only in the city) or a trained medical personnel (who is not available in their area), all not within immediate reach.  The journey to a medical facility is long and cost money.  A family of many children, sometimes is forced not to mind much about losing one child because another will be born.  However, we understand the importance of a life.  Therefore, we must also educate the community in order to prevent and preserve.  A healthy community will contribute to the development of a nation.

Villages differ in sizes 100 to 500 people.  They can be found 3-4 miles, sometimes greater, apart from each other.  Sites that I chose are places I have visited before, and people are familiar with what I do.  These sites constitute “pilot sites” for the “Healthy pregnancy, healthy child, and healthy community”. 

I am not aware of any other mobile medical team in these areas.  I believe the time is favorable for M. SOMA CLN to move in and carry out this project.  The project has a great potential to succeed and grow because we are professional.  And we are taking quality care where it is lacking, needed, and appreciated.

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