In a ceremony held in Makokou, Dr. Julien Meyong Bekalé was officially installed as the new Director Regional de Santé (DRS) of Ogooué-Ivindo province. The event was presided over by Pachelli Ngawin Mboulou, interim governor of the province, and attended by administrative, civil, and military authorities. Dr. Bekalé was previously director general of the Centre hospitalier régional Omar Bongo Ondimba de Makokou (CHROBOM). His appointment was made during the last Council of Ministers meeting.
The installation ceremony included a passation de charges between Dr. Bekalé and outgoing DRS, Thierry Bayito Mokoko. Dr. Mokoko has been promoted to DRS of Ogooué-Lolo province. He expressed gratitude to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and the government for their trust in him. Dr. Mokoko also acknowledged the collaboration of provincial directors and service chiefs, as well as defense and security forces, during his three-year tenure in Ogooué-Ivindo.
Dr. Bekalé expressed his deep gratitude to the President and the Minister of Health for the renewed trust in his person. He vowed to work diligently in his new role. The ceremony marked a significant change in the province's health leadership, with Dr. Bekalé taking over as DRS and Emmanuel Badho Mengome Abiagha assuming the position of director general of CHROBOM.
Pachelli Ngawin Mboulou, interim governor, presided over the passation de service between the new and outgoing directors general of CHROBOM. The smooth transition aims to ensure continuity in healthcare services in the region. Authorities present at the ceremony welcomed the new officials and pledged their support.
The changes in the province's health sector are part of the government's efforts to improve healthcare services. The new officials face the challenge of addressing the region's health needs and implementing policies to enhance the quality of care. Dr. Bekalé and his team are expected to work closely with local authorities and stakeholders.
The province of Ogooué-Ivindo has a population that relies heavily on the healthcare system. The installation of new health officials is expected to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to address existing health challenges. The government remains committed to strengthening the healthcare system in the region.
The successful installation of Dr. Julien Meyong Bekalé and Emmanuel Badho Mengome Abiagha marks a new chapter in the province's health sector. The two officials are expected to work tirelessly to improve healthcare services and meet the needs of the local population.
Key points
- Dr. Julien Meyong Bekalé was installed as the new Director Regional de Santé (DRS) of Ogooué-Ivindo province.
- The ceremony included a passation de charges between the new and outgoing DRS and directors general of CHROBOM.
- The new officials face the challenge of addressing the region's health needs and implementing policies to enhance the quality of care.
