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Kalala Muzeu Health Center (2005-Present)
The Kalala Muzeu Health Center is Leja Bulela's largest project to date. The health center, which is located in the rural Tshimbombo Tshimuangi community, serves a population of over 50,000 individuals. With a maternity ward, pharmacy, and a full-time staff of 10 people, the clinic not only saves lives, but also provides economic activity as the complex requires constant maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
![]() Purchasing the PropertyKabongo Pie and Pierre Bafue, LB Liaison, in Mbujimayi (2005) | ![]() The Plat MapThe clinic sits at the corner of Avenue Nzaba and Avenue Bena Nkumbi in Tshibombo Tshimaungi. |
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![]() The Future Site of the KMHCA view of the site before construction | ![]() Dr. Martin Kabongo at the SiteLeja Bulela's Dr. Martin Kabongo at the site of the clinic |
![]() The BlueprintsThe engineer's rendering and site plan for the clinic | ![]() Laying the FoundationIn 2006, the foundation took shape at the site |
![]() Standing on the FoundationCommunity members gather at the site to inspect progress on the foundation | ![]() The Walls Go Up!By 2009, the structure was nearly complete |
![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingAbbe Jacques Kabengele addresses the community members gathered at the grand opening of the clinic. | ![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingAbbe Jacques Kabengele and the local official at the ribbon cutting ceremony |
![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingA local official signs the notice to proceed thus allowing Leja Bulela to commence operations in Tshibombo Tshimaungi | ![]() Leja Bulela LiaisonLeja Bulela's liaison in Mbujimayi, Tatu Pierre Bafue, reads a declaration issued by Leja Bulela's board of directors |
![]() KMHC Grand Opening MassAbbe Jacques Kabengele performs a celebratory mass at the ribbon cutting | ![]() Holy Water and BlessingAbbe Jacques Kabengele covers the building in Holy water as a means of blessing all those who will seek the services of the clinic |
![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingThe crowd begins to gather to watch the ribbon cutting | ![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingAnother view of the crowd waiting in anticipation |
![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingThe ribbon is cut! | ![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingThe Kalala Muzeu Health Center is open for patients! |
![]() KHMC Ribbon CuttingThe crowd awaits a grand tour of the facility | ![]() KMHC Ribbon CuttingThe reception after the ribbon cutting featured local officials, community members, and staff |
![]() KMHC Ribbon Cutting Group PictureA group picture of some of the individuals who helped the clinic get off the ground | ![]() Toilet UpgradesThe KMHC is constantly changing and our infrastructure improvements are a large part of our expenditures. In 2013, Leja Bulela upgraded the toilets at the site in order to provide more sanitary conditions for users. The new toilets (left) are a vast improvement from the original toilets (right). |
![]() Wet Paint!The structure housing the new toilets is painted! | ![]() Improvement!A few of the builders who participated in the project stand in front of the completed toilets. |
![]() Pharmacy and FridgeThe KMHC keeps many medications on hand. After the solar panel installation in 2013, Leje Bulela was able to purchase a refrigerator for the pharmacy. Vaccinations can now be maintained on site! |
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