The Center for Mixed Medicine and Anemia, better known as the Mabanga Center, located in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is about to reopen its doors after several months of renovation work. It was the First Lady of the Republic, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, who personally inspected the work to ensure that it was progressing according to the planned schedule.
The Mabanga Center is currently the only public establishment in the DRC that cares for patients with sickle cell disease. This chronic genetic disease particularly affects African populations and is characterized by deformation of red blood cells, causing painful crises and serious complications. The renovation of the center will improve the reception and treatment conditions for patients.
Thanks to the support of the partners of the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation, the Mabanga Center will be able to offer additional services such as ophthalmology and dentistry. These improvements will enable more comprehensive patient care, thereby meeting their specific medical needs.
In addition to renovating infrastructure, the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation is also involved in activities to raise awareness and prevent sickle cell disease. It actively supports patient care structures, encouraging early detection and education on the complications linked to this disease.
The first lady’s visit to the Mabanga Center highlights the importance given to the health and well-being of the Congolese. The renovation of this health structure will thus improve access to care for patients with sickle cell anemia and contribute to the overall improvement of the health system in the DRC.
In conclusion, the renovation of the Mabanga Center in Kinshasa constitutes a major advance in the care of patients with sickle cell disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The work will improve infrastructure and offer additional services, demonstrating the commitment of the first lady and the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation to the health and well-being of the Congolese population.