The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has provided a significant donation of medical equipment and supplies to five health zones in Tanganyika province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The handover ceremony took place on November 4, 2026, at Kalemie General Hospital, in the presence of the Provincial Minister of Public Health, Dr. Benoît Malumbi, and other health sector stakeholders.
The donation, valued at $287,325.23, aims to improve the quality of health services and care offered to the population, while contributing to the reduction of maternal, neonatal and infant mortality. The equipment includes CPAP machines, vital parameter monitors, resuscitation tables, transport incubators, hospitalization beds, cots, obstetric and surgical kits, essential medicines and emergency care supplies.
Benoît Daoundo, head of the UNICEF Kalemie office, emphasized that the intervention aims to save the lives of mothers, newborns and adolescents. He noted that the donation was made possible thanks to the valuable support of UNICEF's partners. The equipment will help improve the quality of services and reduce maternal, neonatal and infant mortality.
Dr. Benoît Malumbi, Provincial Minister of Public Health, welcomed the partnership between the government and UNICEF in promoting health, particularly in improving the provision of health services. He called on health sector stakeholders to use the equipment responsibly and rationally, ensuring that it benefits the beneficiary communities.
The donation includes 13 freezers to strengthen the cold chain of the Expanded Vaccination Program (EPI), which is essential for ensuring the conservation and availability of vaccines. This intervention reaffirms UNICEF's commitment to supporting the government in its efforts to improve the quality of health services and care, with the goal of sustainably reducing maternal, neonatal and infant mortality in Tanganyika province.
The equipment and supplies will be distributed to five health zones in the province, enabling them to provide better care to mothers, newborns and adolescents. The handover ceremony marked a significant milestone in the partnership between UNICEF and the government to improve health outcomes in the province.
The donation is part of UNICEF's efforts to support the government's priorities in the health sector, particularly in reducing maternal, neonatal and infant mortality. The organization remains committed to working with the government and other partners to improve the health and well-being of children and women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Key points
- The donation includes medical equipment and supplies valued at $287,325.23.
- The equipment aims to improve the quality of health services and reduce maternal, neonatal and infant mortality.
- The donation includes 13 freezers to strengthen the cold chain of the Expanded Vaccination Program (EPI).
