Health Achievements
Gertler Family Foundation Health Programmes in the DRC
The Gertler Family Foundation health programmes addressed the lack of access to basic health services, malnutrition, facial deformities, HIV-AIDS, malaria and other endemic diseases prevalent in the DRC.
The Gertler Family Foundation has built hospitals and medical centres, provided medicines and other medical supplies, hired expatriate specialists and trained local staff for the sustainability of its programmes.
Health Projects Supported
Hôpital du Cinquantenaire
Kisangani, Orientale Province
A major hospital construction and renovation project providing comprehensive healthcare services to the local population, including specialized medical care and surgical facilities.
Remote Village Health Clinics
Various Provinces
Establishing health clinics in remote villages with limited access to basic health care services, providing essential medical treatment and preventive care.
Facial Deformity Treatment Program
Kinshasa & Regional Centers
Specialized surgical and rehabilitation programs for children and adults born with facial deformities, including cleft palate repairs and reconstructive surgery.
HIV-AIDS Treatment & Prevention
Multiple Provinces
Comprehensive HIV-AIDS programs including treatment for youth and adults living with HIV-AIDS, prevention education, and support for HIV positive children.
Malnutrition Treatment Centers
Katanga & Kasaï-Oriental
Treatment centers addressing severe malnutrition, providing therapeutic feeding programs and nutritional education for families.
Medical Supplies & Training
DRC-Wide
Provision of medicines, medical equipment, and training for local healthcare staff to ensure programme sustainability.
Hôpital du Cinquantenaire de Kisangani
Watch the story of how the Foundation transformed healthcare access in Kisangani.