A five-day training program aimed at enhancing the capacity of general practitioners in Kinshasa to handle pediatric emergencies commenced on September 28, 2026, at the Kinshasa University Clinics (CUK). The program, which will run until October 9, is organized by the Department of Pediatrics at CUK. It seeks to equip medical practitioners with the necessary skills to manage emergency cases in children. The training will cover various topics, including initial complaints and therapeutic care.
Professor Thérèse Biselele, head of the Department of Pediatrics at CUK, emphasized that the primary objective of the training is to strengthen the capacity of doctors in handling emergencies in children. She noted that children have unique characteristics that differ from adults, and it is essential for medical practitioners to understand these differences to provide effective care. The training will be conducted by university professors and pediatric specialists.
According to Professor Biselele, the training is part of the continuing education program for medical practitioners in the capital city, with plans to extend it to other provinces in the future. The program aims to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to children in the country. General practitioners are often the first point of contact for patients, and it is crucial that they are well-equipped to handle emergency cases.
Professor Célestin Nsibu, a pediatrician and head of the intensive care unit at CUK, highlighted the vulnerability of children and the importance of understanding their unique characteristics. He emphasized that failure to recognize these characteristics can lead to difficulties in providing effective care, particularly in cases of life-threatening emergencies.
The training program will focus on various aspects of pediatric emergency care, including respiratory, cardiac, and circulatory systems, as well as brain and kidney maturity. Participants will learn how to assess and manage emergency cases in children, including newborns and infants. The program aims to enhance the capacity of general practitioners to provide quality care to children.
The Department of Pediatrics at CUK organized the training program to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to children in the country. The program's theme, "Pediatric Emergencies: From Signs to Care," reflects the need for medical practitioners to understand the unique characteristics of children and provide effective care in emergency situations.
A total of 0 participants are expected to benefit from the training program, which will be conducted by 0 university professors and pediatric specialists. The program is a significant step towards improving pediatric emergency care in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Key points
- General practitioners in Kinshasa receive training in pediatric emergency care
- The training program aims to enhance the capacity of doctors in handling emergencies in children
- The program is part of the continuing education program for medical practitioners in the capital city
