Democratic Republic of Congo 1 project

Blood disorders consortium for health promotion in Democratic Republic of Congo

Partner institution
University Clinic of Kinshasa

Represented by
Prof Jean Lambert Gini Ehungu
Prof Léon Tshilolo

Duration
2 years, started Q1 2021

Status
Execution

Objectives

• Develop a network of healthcare professionals knowledgeable on haemophilia and sickle cell disease.
• Increase general public and authority’s haemophilia awareness across the country.
• Decentralise haemophilia and sickle cell disease diagnosis to Bonzola hospital in Mbuji-Mayi.
• Establish a centralised patient registry for haemophilia and sickle cell disease.