The Minister of Health, Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, Jean-Marie Tessi, visited the Ecole Nationale des Auxiliaires Médicaux et Sages-Femmes (ENAM-SF) in Tsévié on November 11, 2026. The visit aimed to verify the start of the 2026-2027 academic year and assess the institution's facilities. The school reopened on November 9, 2026, and the minister sought to ensure that the new students had a smooth transition.
During the visit, Minister Tessi met with the school's administrators, faculty members, and newly admitted students. He inquired about the actual conditions of the resumption of classes, verified the presence of instructors and students, and encouraged the students to strive for excellence and a sense of public service. The minister also inspected the school's infrastructure and equipment and discussed potential challenges the institution might face.
Minister Tessi took the opportunity to present a new pedagogical block to the school administration and the keys to a supervision vehicle. This initiative aims to guarantee quality learning and strengthen on-field monitoring capabilities. The government's goal is to provide qualified healthcare professionals to meet the population's needs, starting with quality training.
The Minister emphasized that the government remains attentive to the school's needs in terms of equipment and capacity-building for instructors. He urged the students to be diligent and disciplined. According to Djadou Koffi Edem, the director of ENAM-SF, the school has benefited from the government's support, receiving a new pedagogical block with equipped rooms and modern equipment.
The new block and equipment have motivated the school community, and the director assured that they will use the resources responsibly and professionally. The current student population includes 201 students in the Infirmiers Diplômés d'Etat (IDE) department and 137 students in the Ecole Nationale des Sages-Femmes (ENSF). The students are distributed across three years of study.
Pr Bagny Aklesso, head of health projects at the President's office, highlighted the significant investments made in healthcare infrastructure nationwide. He praised the new pedagogical block as modern and fully equipped, with conference rooms, simulation tools, and computer equipment. The goal is to ensure that graduating paramedics are of high quality and can serve the population effectively.
The Ministry of Health's initiative reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing the training of future paramedics for a resilient and community-based healthcare system. The visit demonstrates the government's dedication to providing quality education and resources for the next generation of healthcare professionals in Togo.
Key points
- The visit ensured the smooth start of the academic year and assessed the institution's readiness to provide quality training.
- The government provided a new pedagogical block and a supervision vehicle to enhance the learning experience.
- The initiative aims to produce high-quality paramedics to meet the healthcare needs of Togo's population.
