Urbanisation and health services: developing a new model of primary health care in Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Kahindo Mbeva, Jean Bosco;Ahadi, Simbi;Vitale, Mara;Prudence, Mitangala Ndeba;Lambert, Hélène;et.al.
(2022) Cities and Health — Vol. 6, n° 1, p. 57-61 (2022)

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  • Kahindo Mbeva, Jean BoscoUniversité Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs
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  • Ahadi, SimbiDépartement des études et de Planification, Ministère de la Santé, Kinshasa, DRC
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  • Vitale, MaraEHESS
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  • Prudence, Mitangala NdebaUniversité officielle de Ruwenzori
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  • Lambert, HélèneULB Coopération NGO
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In this article, we present the process leading to the pilot test of a new primary health care services model in Goma (DRC). This new model proposes the introduction of a multidisciplinary team in the urban health centres to offer comprehensive and better-quality patient care. Our contribution highlights the importance of an in-depth analysis of the urban context for the implementation of a new model of care, and the usefulness of a constructive dialogue and active participation of all relevant stakeholders. Our analysis informs launches new research perspectives on the improvement of health care services access in the urban areas.
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Kahindo Mbeva, J. B., Ahadi, S., Vitale, M., Prudence, M. N., Coppieters, Y., Chinicci, D., & Lambert, H. (2022). Urbanisation and health services: developing a new model of primary health care in Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo). Cities and Health, 6(1), 57-61. https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2019.1693792 (Original work published 2022)