Kwango: Without water, electricity, or morgue, with 65% of staff unpaid, Popokabaka General Hospital in difficulty

Popokabaka General Hospital in Kwango province is facing severe challenges due to a lack of potable water and electricity, hindering its operations. With only one incubator for premature newborns and an ambulance out of service, access to care is difficult for surrounding populations. Additionally, 65% of the 120 staff members are unpaid by the state, relying on local revenues for their salaries.