The health sector in the DRC
The Congolese health sector is gradually modernizing, with increasing investments in hospital infrastructure and the training of specialized medical personnel. Through its public health programs, international partnerships, and initiatives to combat epidemics, the DRC is improving access to healthcare for its large population.
DRC – Health
– Drug manufacturing industries
The government wants to promote this industry by requiring hospitals, pharmacies and NGOs to purchase certain products locally in order to contribute...
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DRC – Health
– The new National Health Development Plan
The DRC is a large country with considerable regional variation in cultures, economies, and health indicators.
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DRC – Health
– Universal Health Coverage
The implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all is among the government's priorities. The adoption of the...
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DRC – Health
– The first medical oxygen production plants
Thanks to the support of the World Bank, the DRC has acquired eight medical oxygen production plants located in...
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With support from the World Bank, the DRC has acquired eight medical oxygen production plants located in five provinces. The country previously had no medical oxygen production plants...
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The government wants to promote this industry by requiring hospitals, pharmacies, and NGOs to purchase certain products locally in order to help make the medical-pharmaceutical sector a pillar of the national economy.
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The DRC is a large country with considerable regional variation in culture, economy, and health indicators. The new National Health Development Plan (NHDP) 2023-2027 will constitute...
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A major player in public health, the private sector represented 46% of the 469 hospital structures, or 44% of outpatient care and 25% of hospital care in the DRC in 2017. ...
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