Title: The tragedy of the absence of medical care: a pregnant woman loses her life
Introduction :
In a sad event that occurred on September 15, 2023, an eight-month pregnant woman lost her life in the village of Mushima, located 35 km from Pweto in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This death could have been avoided if the local health center had not been closed due to the nationwide doctors’ strike. This tragedy highlights the importance of ensuring access to medical care for all, especially the most vulnerable.
Lack of care leads to tragic loss:
According to family members, the victim was on his way to the health center to receive treatment, but was faced with its closure. They had to go to the Red Cross, but unfortunately the woman did not survive due to lack of proper care. This unnecessary loss of life highlights the urgency for the Congolese government to resolve the issue of doctors’ legitimate demands and guarantee adequate health services to the population.
Reactions from authorities and civil society:
Faced with this tragedy, the Territorial Administrator, Derby Lumbwe Kanganyoka, as well as members of the Security Council, the Grand Chief of the M’pweto chiefdom and civil society represented by Jean Pierre Kapya, went to the scene to express their condolences to the bereaved family. They all condemned the lack of care and asked the striking doctors to return to work while waiting for the government to find a solution to their legitimate demands.
The importance of human life and state responsibility:
This tragedy highlights the importance of human life and raises questions about the state’s responsibility towards its people. It is the duty of the State to protect and secure the population by guaranteeing access to health care. Doctors’ demands must be taken seriously and measures must be taken to improve their working conditions and ensure quality care for all citizens.
Conclusion :
The tragic loss of a pregnant woman, caused by the lack of medical care due to the doctors’ strike, is a stark reminder of the need to ensure access to care for all. The Congolese state must take its responsibilities and find a solution to the doctors’ demands in order to prevent such tragedies in the future. Human life is sacred and must be protected by the competent authorities.