by Betty Kazadi Musau At Shungu Memorial Clinic in Kamina, Democratic Republic of Congo, medical doctors, nurses, matrons and pregnant women marched on the eve of World Hypertension Day (May 17) to continue raising awareness of hypertension to save lives. The hypertension program at Shungu Memorial Clinic is growing, and this is the fourth year that the medical personnel have been working to save not only pregnant women who come for hypertension testing but also anyone with a problem. With...

By Philippe LOLONGA May 14, 2026 | Bukavu, DRC Thirty women who are victims of sexual violence in Bukavu are receiving assistance from Harper Hill Global to help them become self-reliant; soap-making and baking are the two main activities these victims will engage in to achieve self-reliance. Key Points: The third site in Bukavu, comprising thirty women who are victims of sexual violence, has received assistance to help them become self-reliant. Following the two sites in Goma, these victims...

By the Rev. Dr. Betty Kazadi Musau KAMINA, Congo For women who work on farms in the Congo, staying healthy can be a challenge, especially if they are pregnant during farming season. Nurses and community health workers focus on helping pregnant women stay healthy during this busy time. That includes focusing on education to level up the well-being of women. At United Methodist-related Shungu Clinic and Lupandilo, Lwembe, and Kasanya health centers, nurses are busy welcoming pregnant women,...