Nearly 900 children born with clubfoot in DR Congo have received free treatment through Hope Walks since the start of the year

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Nearly 900 children born with clubfoot in DR Congo have received free treatment through Hope Walks since the start of the year

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, nearly 900 children born with clubfoot have received free treatment since the beginning of 2026. The program is run by Hope Walks in partnership with HEAL Africa and the National Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (PNRBC). Vincent Semu, a clinical psychologist with Hope Walks, discussed the results and the challenges families face in accessing medical care, particularly in areas affected by insecurity.

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