Congolese NBA Star Dikembe Mutumbo Visits the State DepartementWashington, DC May 25, 2006 Washington, DC (May 25): NBA basketball star and philanthropist, Dikembe Mutumbo visited the U.S. Department of State. Mr. Mutumbo spoke about his foundation and the hospital that the foundation is financing in the city of Kinshasa, in his homeland of Congo. Mr. Mutumbo believes that Africa is facing a health crisis, and that it is imperative to galvanize Americans and others to work toward a solution, including better health services for the people of sub-Saharan Africa. Assistant Secretary Jendayi Frazer visited Mr. Mutumbo's hospital during a trip to Congo earlier this spring and gave remarks.
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