The desire to establish universal health coverage at the Jason Sendwe Hospital in the city of Lubumbashi is a sign of significant progress in the health sector in Haut-Katanga. This initiative, scheduled to be implemented in January next year, echoes the directives of the Minister of Health, Roger Kamba, thus expressing a strong desire to improve access to care for the entire population.
The path to achieving this universal health coverage requires the establishment of certain prerequisites. The digitalization of the hospital, the acquisition of medical supplies and the training of healthcare staff are all key steps to ensure the success of this ambitious undertaking. Dr. Foreman Mabala, Director General of the Jason Sendwe Hospital, is confident about the feasibility of this project and says that by January 2025, women and children will be able to benefit from optimal care in optimal conditions.
This approach taken by Jason Sendwe Hospital is intended to be inclusive and supportive. Free interventions are already in place for the most deprived, thus demonstrating the institution’s commitment to the most vulnerable populations. The campaigns conducted for cases of hydrocephalus or harelip demonstrate the special attention paid to the specific and urgent needs of certain patients.
Dr. Foreman Mabala is now waiting for the green light from the Minister of Health to realize this vision of an improved health system in his country. The objective is clear: to offer quality services, accessible to all, and thus contribute to the general improvement of public health.
In short, the initiative to set up universal health coverage at Jason Sendwe Hospital is an important step towards equal access to care for all inhabitants of the region. Let us hope that this approach will serve as an example and encourage other health institutions to follow this path, for a more just and supportive society.