The Benin government has given the green light for the evaluation of health professionals who obtained their diplomas from foreign institutions not recognized by the state. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting on November 4, 2026. A total of 22,972 graduates are expected to benefit from this evaluation, which aims to assess their competencies and allow them to practice in Benin. The evaluation process will be accompanied by a capacity-building program.
The capacity-building program focuses on four priority areas: general medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and midwifery. These areas were chosen based on the number of graduates and the needs of the Benin health sector. According to the government's data, 15,398 out of the 22,972 graduates, or 67%, are in these four priority areas. The program includes a pedagogical framework that outlines the evaluation modalities, conditions for success, and the process for issuing certificates of aptitude.
The evaluation process is designed to ensure that health professionals with foreign diplomas meet the required standards to practice in Benin. The government aims to appreciate the competencies of these professionals and provide them with the opportunity to integrate into the Benin health system. This move is expected to address the shortage of health professionals in the country and improve the quality of healthcare services.
The decision to evaluate foreign health graduates was made to address concerns about the quality of training and the recognition of diplomas obtained abroad. The Benin government has been working to strengthen its health system and ensure that health professionals meet the required standards. The evaluation process will be implemented in accordance with international best practices and standards.
According to Romuald Wadagni, the Minister of Health, the government is committed to ensuring that health professionals in Benin meet the required standards. The evaluation process is part of a broader effort to improve the quality of healthcare services in the country. The government has also been working to strengthen the capacity of health institutions and improve the working conditions of health professionals.
The evaluation process is expected to be completed within a reasonable timeframe, allowing graduates to integrate into the Benin health system. The government has assured that the process will be fair, transparent, and based on merit. This move is expected to boost the confidence of patients and the general public in the quality of healthcare services in Benin.
The Benin government's decision to evaluate foreign health graduates has been welcomed by stakeholders in the health sector. The move is expected to improve the quality of healthcare services and address the shortage of health professionals in the country. The government has urged graduates to take advantage of this opportunity to integrate into the Benin health system and contribute to the country's development.
Key points
- The Benin government has authorized the evaluation of 22,972 health graduates from unrecognized foreign institutions.
- The evaluation process will focus on four priority areas: general medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and midwifery.
- The government aims to assess the competencies of foreign health graduates and allow them to practice in Benin.
