On September 29, 2026, Idriss Moundjegou Igala officially assumed his role as director general of the Ntchengué Regional Hospital Center (CHR) in Port-Gentil, Gabon. The handover ceremony was presided over by Françoise Assengone Obame, the governor of Ogooué-Maritime province. Moundjegou Igala replaces Dr. Jonas Mboumba, who had been in charge for three years. The new director general has vowed to build on the achievements of his predecessor while introducing a new dynamic focused on humanizing care, rigorous management, team cohesion, and improved working conditions.
During the handover ceremony, Moundjegou Igala outlined his vision for the hospital, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing patients and improving the quality of care. He stressed the need for transparent and efficient management of human, material, and financial resources. The new director general also highlighted the importance of strengthening dialogue among different categories of hospital staff. He acknowledged the accomplishments of Dr. Mboumba, pledging to preserve and build on the gains made under his leadership.
Dr. Jonas Mboumba, the outgoing director general, presented a positive assessment of his three-year tenure. He reported significant improvements in the hospital's medical staff, with the number of general practitioners increasing from five to ten and specialists from seven to twenty-three. Financially, the hospital's debt to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) was reduced from 250 million FCFA to 77 million FCFA. Dr. Mboumba also highlighted the modernization of the hospital's technical platform, including the acquisition of new medical equipment and the renovation of the pediatric ward.
Under Dr. Mboumba's leadership, the hospital also made progress in addressing staff welfare and patient care. He mentioned the settlement of three months' salary arrears and four quarters of unpaid social contributions recorded in 2023. Additionally, the hospital implemented a charter for patients and a pact for users, as well as a policy for emergency care that allows patients to be operated on before settling their fees. This policy reportedly results in an annual loss of around eight million FCFA.
The governor of Ogooué-Maritime province, Françoise Assengone Obame, urged Moundjegou Igala to build on the hospital's achievements while strengthening the quality of care, discipline, and resource management. She called on hospital staff to support the new director general in a spirit of collaboration, loyalty, and responsibility. The handover ceremony concluded with a passing of the baton, symbolizing the continuity of public health services and improved care for the populations of Ogooué-Maritime.
The Ntchengué Regional Hospital Center has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with support from partners such as TotalEnergies. The hospital's technical platform has been upgraded with new equipment, including three ultrasound machines, a mammograph, and a digital radiography unit. A state-of-the-art scanner was installed in a newly constructed building, and the pediatric ward was renovated. The hospital also installed twenty-eight solar poles to improve site lighting.
As Moundjegou Igala begins his tenure, the hospital faces the challenge of sustaining and building on the progress made under Dr. Mboumba's leadership. With a renewed focus on patient-centered care, efficient management, and staff welfare, the new director general aims to further improve the quality of care and services provided by the Ntchengué Regional Hospital Center.
Key points
- Idriss Moundjegou Igala has been appointed as the new director general of the Ntchengué Regional Hospital Center in Gabon's Ogooué-Maritime province.
- The hospital has made significant improvements in recent years, including the modernization of its technical platform and the renovation of the pediatric ward.
- The new director general has vowed to prioritize patient care, improve working conditions, and ensure transparent and efficient management of hospital resources.
