Evaluation of the Creation of the Surgical Learning Hub in Bukavu, DRC

Author(s)
Dr Bapolisi, W.; Dr Dumbaugh, M.
Publication language
English
Pages
4
Date published
02 May 2023
Type
Evaluation reports
Keywords
Capacity development, Local capacity, Conflict, violence & peace, Working in conflict setting, Health
Countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Organisations
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

This evaluation, completed in November 2022, assessed the process of establishing the Surgical Learning Hub in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The hub provides structured trainings for local, national and international health workers, and integration programmes (onboarding) for ICRC surgical teams.

The evaluation identified the good practices of the pilot, and recommended strengthening the approach for roll out in other countries. This includes recognising that some of the enabling factors for the hub's establishment in Bukavu are not necessarily present in other locations and investment will be needed in building relationships and partnerships.