In war-torn eastern DRC, the Association des Diabetiques du Congo delivers life-saving insulin and diabetes care to thousands despite dangerous routes, conflict zones, and limited resources—transforming lives with crucial support from Direct Relief.
A new strategic health center in Goma has been opened by ALIMA to help combat the Mpox epidemic ravaging 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 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, 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.