The HJ Foundation organizes free medical consultations in Mbuji-Mayi

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The HJ Foundation organizes free medical consultations in Mbuji-Mayi

The HJ Foundation from Kinshasa has launched a campaign of free medical consultations at the Don Bosco stadium in Mbuji-Mayi, providing services in ophthalmology, pediatrics, and general medicine. Patients receive free care and medications, including for malaria, hypertension, and diabetes screening. This initiative is praised by locals as an essential humanitarian gesture, allowing access to often costly healthcare.

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