About IGHL Health Initiatives™
IGHL Health Initiatives and Dr Junior Mudji of Vanga are engaged in two vital initiatives in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Reducing Surgical Site Infection and Antibiotic Consumption for Safer Births in Vanga, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Hygiene is fundamental to safe childbirth and protecting mothers and newborns from life-threatening infections. Improving delivery room hygiene helps reduce surgical site infections, lower antibiotic use, and enhance maternal and newborn care.
IGHL Health Initiatives and Dr Junior Mudji are working together to develop sustainable hygiene interventions in the Kwilu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiative centres on ensuring that every mother and baby receive the safest care possible.
Dr Junior Mudji, a leading physician in the region, started the quality improvements in the maternity ward through an initial study centred on the patient's journey. Two necessary actions have been implemented.
✔ Every woman has a pre-delivery shower—“Cleanliness before childbirth is a simple, effective way to prevent infections and promote safe deliveries.” —Dr Junior Mudji
✔ A specific hygiene procedure for C-section patients—“A specialised procedure has been implemented in the maternity ward for those going into a C-section to avoid surgical site infections. We have already seen improved recovery and reduced complications.” —Dr Junior Mudji
Practical, low-cost hygiene interventions are already saving the lives of mothers and newborns. With ongoing support from nonprofit and corporate partners, IGHL Foundation and Dr Junior Mudji are developing best practice protocols and expanding training in clinics across Kwilu Province, DRC—ensuring lasting improvements in maternal and newborn care.
Improving Prescription Safety in the Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
✔ Reducing Unnecessary Medications
✔ Increasing the Use of Generic Medications
✔ Combating Antibiotic Overuse
✔ Minimising Unnecessary Injectable Medications
✔ Ensuring Access to Essential Medicines
Key Areas of Focus
How We Make an Impact
✔ Training and Education
✔ Monitoring and Evaluation
✔ Community Awareness
✔ Policy Advocacy
“Safe and effective prescribing is essential to improving healthcare outcomes in the Kwilu Province. Strengthening prescription safety is not just about policy—it is about protecting lives.” —Dr Junior Mudji
IGHL Health Initiatives and Dr Junior Mudji are working to improve prescription safety in the Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Advancing Healthcare Quality and Leadership in Kwilu Province
“The quality improvement project aims to reduce antibiotic prescriptions and result in 50 to 60% of physician’s adherence to the local guidelines.” — Dr Junior Mudji
Dr Junior Mudji is a distinguished physician, educator, and leading voice for quality improvement in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. He serves as a physician and Director of Residency Training at Vanga Hospital, a major referral centre in the region.
The BBC has recognised him for his many years of clinical experience in his work with conjoined twins. Holding an MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership from the University of Oxford, he integrates evidence-based practice from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences with leadership theory and application from Saïd Business School to drive sustainable quality improvement in healthcare.