Une délégation du CHU de Montpellier, du CHU de Toulouse, ainsi que la directrice de l’ISSI, a récemment effectué une visite aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa. Cette rencontre s’est tenue à la veille du lancement tant attendu du Diplôme Inter-Universitaire (DIU) sur l’hygiène hospitalière. Ce programme, qui vise à renforcer les compétences en matière de santé publique, sera organisé en partenariat avec l’ISSI, l’École de Santé Publique de l’Université de Kinshasa et les deux universités françaises. Dans le cadre de cette initiative, deux représentants des Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa auront l’honneur de participer au DIU, contribuant ainsi à l’amélioration des pratiques de soins dans la région.

This collaboration represents a valuable opportunity for sharing knowledge and best practices between healthcare institutions. Indeed, hospital hygiene is a crucial issue for patient safety and quality of care, particularly in the current pandemic context. The delegation was able to discuss the specific challenges faced in the healthcare sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as the innovative strategies implemented to address them.

During this visit, discussions also focused on the prospects for continuing education, which could benefit a greater number of healthcare professionals. This partnership promises not only to strengthen the skills of the participants, but also to contribute to the improvement of healthcare infrastructure within the University Clinics of Kinshasa. The commitment of the two French universities underscores the importance of education and training in the sustainable development of healthcare systems in Africa.

This initiative could also pave the way for future research projects and academic exchanges, thus strengthening ties between institutions and enriching the experience of the students and professionals involved.