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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 Property Kabongo Pie and Pierre Bafue, LB Liaison, in Mbujimayi (2005)	The Plat Map The clinic sits at the corner of Avenue Nzaba and Avenue Bena Nkumbi in Tshibombo Tshimaungi.
The Future Site of the KMHC A view of the site before construction	Dr. Martin Kabongo at the Site Leja Bulela's Dr. Martin Kabongo at the site of the clinic
The Blueprints The engineer's rendering and site plan for the clinic	Laying the Foundation In 2006, the foundation took shape at the site
Standing on the Foundation Community members gather at the site to inspect progress on the foundation	The Walls Go Up! By 2009, the structure was nearly complete
KMHC Ribbon Cutting Abbe Jacques Kabengele addresses the community members gathered at the grand opening of the clinic.	KMHC Ribbon Cutting Abbe Jacques Kabengele and the local official at the ribbon cutting ceremony
KMHC Ribbon Cutting A local official signs the notice to proceed thus allowing Leja Bulela to commence operations in Tshibombo Tshimaungi	Leja Bulela Liaison Leja Bulela's liaison in Mbujimayi, Tatu Pierre Bafue, reads a declaration issued by Leja Bulela's board of directors
KMHC Grand Opening Mass Abbe Jacques Kabengele performs a celebratory mass at the ribbon cutting	Holy Water and Blessing Abbe 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 Cutting The crowd begins to gather to watch the ribbon cutting	KMHC Ribbon Cutting Another view of the crowd waiting in anticipation
KMHC Ribbon Cutting The ribbon is cut!	KMHC Ribbon Cutting The Kalala Muzeu Health Center is open for patients!
KHMC Ribbon Cutting The crowd awaits a grand tour of the facility	KMHC Ribbon Cutting The reception after the ribbon cutting featured local officials, community members, and staff
KMHC Ribbon Cutting Group Picture A group picture of some of the individuals who helped the clinic get off the ground	Toilet Upgrades The 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 Fridge The 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!