The "Bomoyi ya Mama na Mwana" project was launched in Matadi, Kongo Central, on September 27, 2026. The initiative aims to improve maternal and neonatal health by strengthening healthcare quality, a crucial factor in reducing mortality rates. The project was launched in the presence of provincial education minister Jean Ndombasi and Alphonse Matondo, representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The project is a partnership between the National Council for Universal Health Coverage, the UNFPA, and the Vodacom Foundation. It includes the renovation and equipment of five maternity hospitals in Kongo Central, as well as training for healthcare providers and improved obstetric and neonatal care. The goal is to address the high mortality rates among mothers and newborns in the region.
Provincial health minister Jean Ndombasi emphasized the importance of renovating maternity hospitals and strengthening emergency obstetric care. He noted that having adapted structures, qualified personnel, and functional equipment is crucial for responding quickly to pregnancy and childbirth complications. The project also aims to provide care for women suffering from obstetric fistulas and develop digital solutions for monitoring pregnant women and guiding patients.
Richard Lumbala, representative of the National Council for Universal Health Coverage, highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to healthcare quality. This includes infrastructure, equipment, staff skills, organization, hygiene, and humanized care. Roliane Yulu, national coordinator of the Vodacom Foundation, reaffirmed her organization's commitment to supporting infrastructure, training, equipment, and digital solutions.
The launch ceremony marked the beginning of renovation work on the five targeted maternity hospitals, with support from the Vodacom Foundation and other project partners. Provincial authorities, health officials, and healthcare providers are called upon to take ownership of this initiative to ensure its sustainability and contribute to improving maternal and child health.
The "Bomoyi ya Mama na Mwana" project is a significant step towards reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Kongo Central. By improving healthcare quality and infrastructure, the project aims to make a positive impact on the lives of mothers and newborns in the region. The project's success will depend on the collaboration and commitment of all stakeholders involved.
Key stakeholders are optimistic about the project's potential to improve healthcare outcomes in Kongo Central. With a comprehensive approach to healthcare quality and a focus on maternal and neonatal health, the "Bomoyi ya Mama na Mwana" project has the potential to make a lasting impact on the region.
Key points
- The project aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by improving healthcare quality and infrastructure in Kongo Central.
- The initiative includes the renovation and equipment of five maternity hospitals, as well as training for healthcare providers and improved obstetric and neonatal care.
- The project is a partnership between the National Council for Universal Health Coverage, the UNFPA, and the Vodacom Foundation.
