The strategic multisectoral plan to eliminate cholera in the Democratic Republic of Congo will benefit from funding of $192 million over the next four years (2023-2027). This decision was taken during the meeting of the Steering Committee of the National Coordination of Action for Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (CNAEHA). The goal of this plan is to definitively eradicate cholera in the DRC, a country which this year recorded more than 31,000 confirmed or suspected cases and 230 deaths due to this disease.
The President of the CNAEHA Steering Committee, Judith Suminwa, announced her intention to present the plan to the Council of Ministers and to convene a round table with donors and technical and financial partners to mobilize the resources necessary for its implementation. implemented. She also encouraged other national partners to follow the example of international organizations already involved.
The Minister of Health, Roger Kamba, stressed the importance of adopting this plan at an opportune time, when many financial partners are developing their budgets. He hopes to fight effectively against this disease which particularly affects the province of North Kivu, with more than 21,400 confirmed or suspected cases, including more than 8,000 children under 5 years old.
This financial mobilization aims to strengthen actions in terms of water, hygiene and sanitation, which are key elements in preventing the spread of cholera. This includes providing access to drinking water, raising awareness of good hygiene practices and strengthening sanitation infrastructure.
In conclusion, the mobilization of $192 million for the Strategic Multisectoral Plan to Eliminate Cholera in the DRC is a crucial step in the fight against this disease. It is essential to strengthen actions in the areas of water, hygiene and sanitation to effectively prevent the spread of cholera and protect the Congolese population.