Sightsavers in the Republic of Congo

The Republic of Congo is a small, urbanised country on the west coast of central Africa.

While the country is one of Africa’s main oil exporters and has rich natural resources, economic instability and conflict have led to very high rates of poverty.

The government has recently improved and invested in the national health care system, yet it still lacks qualified staff and vital resources. Lymphatic filariasis is just one of the diseases that’s endemic in the country, putting more than a million people at risk from illness and disability.

Sightsavers and partners are supporting the Republic of Congo’s ministry of health to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by distributing medication to protect people from the disease, as well as improving the quality of treatment by training health workers and volunteers to give out medication in the community.

Contact us: If you have questions about our work in the Republic of Congo, would like details about our programmes or wish to discuss ways to support us, email [email protected]