Apolline Uwezo, pregnant with twins and originally from the locality of Itebero, had to walk some thirty kilometres (two days) to get to the Walikale general reference hospital, as she had no financial means to pay for transport. Following her previous pregnancy, Apolline gave birth with a caesarean section. This time, to avoid complications, the local health centre referred her to the “Village d‘Dccueil.” From now on, she will be able to rest in a safe environment and benefit from medical follow-up.

“During my last delivery, I lost my child. This time I am expecting twins. Thanks to the close monitoring of my pregnancy, I hope to give birth without many complications," she says.