Kabambare, Maniema Province – September 2026. As part of the implementation of the MOKILI Project – Maternal and Child Solidarity for Inclusion, Linkage and Integration, supported by Prositive Action, the Initiative des Femmes Autochtones Pygmées pour la Paix et le Développement Endogène (IFAPPDE) held a consultation meeting with administrative authorities, health officials and community stakeholders in the Kabambare Health Zone and Babuyu Sector.
During the meeting, IFAPPDE staff involved in the MOKILI Project presented an update on the implementation of activities, key achievements, challenges encountered and progress made in the field.
The discussions also provided an opportunity to share lessons learned from project implementation, particularly regarding community mobilization, family support, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and strengthening access to health services for women and children.
Particular attention was given to the role of local authorities, health officials, community leaders and community health workers in promoting community ownership and sustainability of the project’s interventions. Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of activities, particularly in mining areas and communities where Indigenous Peoples and local populations face barriers to accessing essential health services.
The meeting provided an important platform to strengthen dialogue and coordination between IFAPPDE, public authorities and health structures, while gathering recommendations and identifying practical measures to improve the continued implementation of the MOKILI Project.
Through the MOKILI Project, IFAPPDE, with the support of ViiV Healthcare, continues to contribute to improved maternal and child health, HIV prevention and increased access to essential health services for vulnerable communities in Maniema Province.
IFAPPDE extends its appreciation to the administrative and health authorities, health facility managers, community leaders and all stakeholders for their availability, collaboration and continued commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities.
