Moma Hospital

Moma Hospital, owned by the Presbyterian Church of Congo (CPC), is in the remote southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Built originally as a dispensary in the 1930s, the hospital struggled through the middle of the 20th century as roads and other infrastructure around it fell into disrepair. A rebuilding and modernization effort started in 2012 with the help of Medical Benevolence Foundation partners.

The hospital provides pediatric, internal medicine, surgery, OB/GYN and general medical services for their patients. The most commonly treated conditions are malaria and anemia. Many pediatric patients are also treated for malnutrition and communicable diseases like typhoid fever. The hospital needs medicines, equipment, supplies, training, and most of all, your prayers.

Handwashing station built in early 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Pediatric ward patients with doctors and nurses.

Kabuanga had many difficulties conceiving and bearing children. Finally, she was pregnant and with the help of the staff at Moma hospital, her pregnancy was progressing. Near the nine-month mark, the ultrasound that MBF donors had provided detected that she was having twins. It also showed that Kabuanga would need a C-section. Thankfully she was able to receive the surgery she needed so that her precious babies could be brought safely into the world. The hospital is so thankful to MBF partners who have helped make Kabuanga’s dreams of motherhood a reality.

Old and new operating room tables. The new tables and other upgrades are provided in part by MBF donors.