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Fatshimétrie, the online media committed to informing, educating and inspiring its readers, continues its mission to provide a critical and innovative perspective on current topics. In this spirit, we are looking today at a milestone event for the community of university and higher education professors in the Democratic Republic of Congo: the signing of a health, disability and funeral insurance policy.
This historic agreement, concluded between representatives of the academic body and insurers SFA and Activa, opens up new perspectives for the country’s teachers. The Minister of Higher and University Education, Marie-Thérèse Sombo Ayanne, stressed the importance of this initiative as part of the government’s efforts to improve the living conditions of members of the academic body. This measure, funded entirely by the State, demonstrates the government’s commitment to its teachers and their well-being.
This social progress, welcomed by teachers’ associations and corporations, illustrates the desire of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, to place people at the center of his actions. By extending coverage to teachers’ spouses and minor children, the government is demonstrating its recognition of these key players in higher and university education.
This approach is part of the broader framework of ongoing reforms in the ESU sector, including adaptation to the LMD system, which requires quality and healthy teachers. By promoting access to comprehensive health insurance, the government is helping to guarantee quality teaching and ensure the next generation in the field of education.
The signing ceremony for this health, disability and funeral insurance policy was an opportunity for teachers’ representatives to express their gratitude to the authorities for this beneficial measure. The Minister of Finance, Doudou Fwamba, and the Minister of Higher and University Education, Marie-Thérèse Sombo, stressed the importance of this initiative for the well-being of teachers and the valorization of their work.
In conclusion, Fatshimétrie welcomes this major social advance in favor of university and higher education professors in the DRC. This initiative marks an important step towards better support for higher and university education stakeholders, and demonstrates the government’s commitment to those who contribute to training future generations. Thus, a healthy mind for teachers means quality education for students.