The free healthcare campaign was launched in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on September 20, 2026. The campaign, initiated by provincial deputy Israël Kabenda, provided free consultations, examinations, and treatment to 400 people at two medical centers in the Kinshasa commune. The centers, Odon and La Grâce, are located in the northern part of the capital.
According to Israël Kabenda, the campaign aims to provide free treatment to between 10,000 and 15,000 people over the next month, concluding on October 20, 2026. The deputy provincial and initiator of the campaign invited the population to take advantage of this free treatment during the parliamentary recess. He stated that the campaign was funded by his own resources, motivated by the fact that some people resort to self-medication due to lack of means to receive proper medical care.
This is not the first time Kabenda has launched such an initiative. At the beginning of his term, he had provided free healthcare to 500 people, including his team and staff. However, this time, the campaign has been expanded to the entire Kinshasa commune and the city of Kinshasa. Kabenda assured that the campaign will be repeated during the next parliamentary recess, which is expected to take place in January, February, or March of next year.
Dr. Fabien Fwamba, responsible for the Odon health center, reported that consultations began in the morning, and treatment is provided in the form of tablets, suspensions, and injections, depending on the results of each case. He stated that the majority of patients were diagnosed with malaria, typhoid, infections, and verminosis.
Yves Bozongo, a resident of the Kinshasa commune, expressed gratitude on behalf of the population for the initiative. He praised Kabenda for his generosity and requested that such initiatives be extended to other communes and possibly provinces.
Israël Kabenda's free healthcare campaign is an annual event that will continue until the end of his term. The campaign seeks to address the healthcare needs of the population, particularly those who cannot afford medical care. By providing free treatment, the campaign aims to reduce the reliance on self-medication and improve healthcare outcomes.
The campaign's success will be evaluated based on the number of people treated and the impact on the community. With a goal of treating between 10,000 and 15,000 people, the campaign has the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of many individuals in Kinshasa.
Key points
- 400 people were treated on the first day of the free healthcare campaign in Kinshasa.
- The campaign aims to provide free treatment to between 10,000 and 15,000 people over the next month.
- The initiative was funded by provincial deputy Israël Kabenda's own resources.
