About
The Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a vast country in Central Africa, the second-largest on the continent and the 11th-largest in the world, with a population of approximately 109 million. The capital, Kinshasa, is the largest city, and French is the official language, though over 200 languages are spoken across the nation.
The DRC is divided into 26 provinces, with Lubumbashi as the second-largest city, located in the southeastern part of the country near the Zambian border. While French is also the official language in Lubumbashi, Kiswahili is the most widely spoken language, bridging communication between people from different linguistic backgrounds.
Our Vision
Serve The Community
The Diabetic Center will provide ambulatory primary care on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring access to essential health services for all.
Our team of skilled nurses and dietitians will offer one-on-one consultations, as well as private and group education sessions to empower patients in managing their health.
The pharmacy will supply affordable testing equipment and most prescription medications. Each visit will include blood glucose checks, a Hemoglobin A1c test every three months, and an annual diabetic eye exam conducted by an ophthalmologist.
Diabetic & Primary Care
Affordable Pharmacy
Educational Programs
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What Drives Us
Our Mission
To provide access to services that improve health to diabetic and non-diabetic patients by detecting, managing, and treating the symptoms or test results as presented by, including people experiencing financial, social, or cultural barriers, using education, pharmacological, and nutritional management.
Founder
Ondine Ngwashi Konteh
BSN, BA, MSN, FNP-BC
Ondine is a seasoned healthcare professional with a diverse international background, holds several degrees, and has dedicated her career to the well-being of families as a Family Nurse Practitioner. With a commitment to compassionate care, a deep understanding of diverse healthcare needs, and a global perspective of nursing, she has made significant contributions to the field.
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ondine has embarked on a journey of education and service, pursuing nursing studies across three continents – Africa, Europe, and the United States.
Education
She graduated from Tshikaji Christian Medical Institute (American Nursing School) in the DRC. After which she moved on to Belgium to study Hospital Administration. At this time, Ondine went to Ohio in the United States to obtain her BSN & MSN degrees from Otterbein University and later a BA from Toledo University.
Experience
Her experience in the field of health involves Emergency Room experience (Belgium), Critical Care Units in various hospitals, such as Bethesda Hospital (Cincinnati, OH), Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio), Doctor’s North & Grant Medical Center (Columbus, OH), and Nephrology at Toledo Hospital, Akron General Hospital, & Grant Medical Center (Columbus, OH)
While working in Nephrology in various hospitals and as a Family Nurse Practitioner, she gained valuable experience in diabetic care and treatment.
Vision
Ondine is taking her experience and applying it to the development and operation of this clinic.
The Alone Tabitha Diabetic Clinic will be concentrating on diabetic treatment on an outpatient basis, serving communities of Lumata and Lubumbashi in the DRC to help prevent the progression of kidney and cardiovascular diseases in the country as well as neighboring countries such as Zambia.