Our Impact

We make a difference

PROSAMI has overseen 1,850 pregnancies since the launch of the Pilot Center, with no maternal deaths. PROSAMI also has a maternal mortality rate of 0, compared to the national 473* in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

(*number of deaths per 100,000 live births)

Obstetric Emergencies

PROSAMI provided care for 121 obstetric emergencies. Only 20 of these were transferred to a higher-care facility.

A closer look

The Pilot Center has successfully managed a variety of obstetric emergencies. The graph illustrates our ability to identify and treat these emergencies locally and a breakdown of the types of emergencies that needed higher levels of care.

Quick Facts

667

deaths per 100,000 live deliveries is the maternal mortality rate in the DRC - one of the highest in the world.

105

deaths per 1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate in the DRC is higher than in other developing countries.

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1,850

deliveries at PROSAMI, with 0 maternal deaths and only 5 neonatal deaths.

Training & Education

Facilities & Equipment

Healthcare & Telemedicine

Testimonies

“In 2017, a 21-year-old primipara was in the delivery room. She was at term with a confirmed intrauterine death. She delivered a stillborn with its umbilical cord around the neck. Witnessing this unfortunate story pushed me to renew my engagement in PROSAMI. As midwives, we have a lot to do to prevent such catastrophes in our communities. The training received from PROSAMI is essential to strengthen our capacities and is key to overcoming this state of affairs. “
— Aimee Ngoya
“PROSAMI offered me the opportunity to join in the fight against maternal mortality which has ravaged our community and condemned so many children to orphanage.“
— Chantal Ngalula
“After training in Virginia, I am trying to correct numerous mistakes. The holistic care of the newborn and the mother has become second nature to me. Moreover, by applying the rules acquired during my training, collaboration among colleagues has improved. This training for midwives was an effective opportunity. I thank PROSAMI for this initiative. “
— Constantine Muzinga
“My sister lost her baby on the delivery table due to a lack of effective interventions during prolonged labour. The midwife failed to do the right things at the right time, either by ignorance or negligence. As a result, the baby was stillborn, and the mother sustained extensive injuries. I was quick to join PROSAMI to improve my management of unpredictable life-threatening complications that can arise at the time of delivery “
— Annie Ngalula

Community Builder Award

“For commitment to improving the lives of others”

University of Virginia Health System

Year: 2010

Telehealth Champion

“For leadership in designing, implementing, and sustaining telehealth programs”

University of Virginia Dept. of Telehealth

Year: 2016

Community Service Award

“For improving the lives of mothers and children”

Beta Kappa Sigma Teta Tau: International Nursing Honor Society

Year: 2015