The intensive health campaign was conducted by the Rwanda Level 2+ Hospital and the RWABG VIII contingent.

The outreach forms part of the activities leading up to the celebration of the United Nations International Day scheduled for May 29 this week.

The Gobolo 1 camp accommodates vulnerable populations from various regions of the Central African Republic, alongside refugees who fled ongoing insecurity and conflict in neighboring Sudan.

During the outreach, patients received free medication and specialized care across multiple disciplines. The medical services provided included internal medicine, dental care, dermatology, as well as gynecology and obstetrics.

Local health officials highly praised the timely intervention.

Speaking during the event, Ponombo Felix, Chief of the Supervision and Health Care Quality Section at the District Sanitary Office of the Haute-Kotto Region, expressed gratitude to the Rwandan peacekeepers for their humanitarian support.

“We are very happy that the Rwandan contingent under MINUSCA came here to treat the IDPs at the Gobolo 1 camp for various diseases. This event demonstrates the strong cooperation that already exists between MINUSCA and the local community in Bria. It is truly commendable and valuable to receive such quality medical services,” he said.

Camp residents noted that healthcare access remains a severe challenge in the region, making the free clinic a vital lifeline for families.

One of the beneficiaries, Adama Babiru, according to Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence, also thanked the Rwandan peacekeepers for providing him with treatment and free medication.

“We appreciate the Rwandan peacekeepers for treating us free of charge. We request that these medical activities continue, as it is difficult for people living in the camp to access proper healthcare,” he said.