Kinshasa, November 13th, 2025 (CPA).- The health systems of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must adapt to a rapidly changing world, announced the Minister in charge of Health on Wednesday at the 40thCongress of the Society of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation of French-speaking Africa(SARAF), held from November 12th to 14th in Kinshasa.
‘Our health systems must now adapt to a rapidly changing world where medical technologies are evolving, quality requirements are increasing and our populations aspire to accessible and modern care,’ said Dr. Roger Samuel Kamba, Minister in charge of Health. To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the minister noted that the focus is on technological, scientific and organizational innovation, which includes several key initiatives, namely: the deployment of the national emergency service, investment in continuing staff training and the digitization of hospital systems, as well as the upgrading of technical facilities.
He indicated that the expertise of the conference participants is crucial to the success of UHC, as they are the guarantors of the quality, safety and dignity of the care provided to Congolese citizens. Dr. Kamba also called for continental solidarity, emphasizing the need to strengthen ties, share experiences and build strong networks between African medical institutions. ‘the challenges of tomorrow, whether pandemics, climate change or the shortage of medical personnel, require concerted and continental-wide responses,’ he said.
He invited participants to formulate strong resolutions for a modern, sustainable and equitable African an aesthesia and intensive care system. Several experts from different countries across the continent are participating in this 40th Congress of the SARAF, coupled with the 5th Congress of the Society of Anesthesia and Resuscitation of the DRC (SARDC-ASBL), under the theme ‘Anesthesia and Resuscitation in Africa facing the challenges of the future: innovation, sustainability and equity’. ACP/