Title: The ULPGL trains and graduates the first doctors in Goma
Introduction :
On Saturday August 5, a historic event took place in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The first promotion of doctors from the Free University of the Great Lakes (ULPGL) took the Hippocratic oath. This solemn ceremony marks an important milestone in the development of the university’s faculty of medicine and demonstrates its commitment to training the next generation of Congolese doctors.
A remarkable achievement:
The opening of the ULPGL Faculty of Medicine in October 2014 paved the way for many students aspiring to a medical career. Recently, twenty-five students graduated from medical school, making them the first doctors trained by the university. This remarkable result was hailed by the director of the ULPGL, Aron Lupasula Lubango, who underlined the importance of this achievement for the institution.
A commitment to the medical profession:
The Hippocratic oath ceremony symbolizes the solemn commitment of new doctors to serve society and uphold the ethical principles of the profession. ULPGL graduates are committed to devoting their medical skills not only to Congolese patients, but to all of humanity. This commitment to the medical profession is essential to ensure quality care and a reliable health service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A positive impact on the region:
In addition to the first doctors trained by the ULPGL, thirty-nine other students from universities in the provinces of North and South Kivu also took the Hippocratic oath during the same ceremony. This significant number of new physicians testifies to the commitment of the various universities to training competent and dedicated health professionals. This increase in the number of medical practitioners will have a positive impact on the region, improving access to healthcare and strengthening local medical capacities.
Conclusion :
The swearing in of the first doctors of the ULPGL marks an important step in the development of medical education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This event highlights the commitment of Congolese universities to train the next generation of health professionals and is a further step towards improving health care in the region. With these new doctors, hope is growing for better health for all Congolese