### Kinshasa: a turning point in public health with the first hospital fair
From March 26 to 28, Kinshasa turns into an epicenter of health in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the first edition of the Hospital Show. Initiated by the university hospital center “the Renaissance” (formerly Mama Yemo), this event takes a particular meaning in a country where health challenges are as vast as resources are limited. Under the ambitious theme “reinventing the hospital with universal health coverage”, the show not only embodies a gathering of health professionals, but also a platform for exchanges, innovations and community engagement.
#### Universal health coverage: a national imperative
The Minister of Health, Hygiene and Social Provident, Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba, underlined during the inauguration the urgency of combining efforts in favor of universal health coverage (CSU). Although this project was launched in 2021, its advancement seems too slow in the face of the extent of health issues in the DRC, where almost 60% of the population does not have access to essential health care, according to data from the World Health Organization.
A comparison should be made with other African countries that have implemented CSU policies. For example, Rwanda, with its health insurance system, has recorded coverage rates up to 90%. Transition to a universal health system not only requires effective policies, but also solid infrastructure, medical staff training, and effective management systems. The positive results of Rwanda show that coordinated efforts can lead to significant advances.
#### Hospital innovations: the heart of the debate
The hospital show is also an opportunity to highlight crucial innovations in the field of medicine and hospital management. Emerging technologies, such as telemedicine and integrated hospital management systems, are presented as potential solutions to logistics challenges that are currently hindering care. The director of the Chur did not fail to emphasize the importance of a robust health economy to maximize these innovations.
A World Bank report indicates that investment in health technologies can reduce costs and improve care. In the DRC, the integration of technological solutions in the health sector could not only increase the quality of care, but also to retail the objectives of health coverage by adapting it to local realities.
#### The role of partnerships in the transformation of the health landscape
In an environment where local resources are often limited, partnerships with the private sector could be the key to achieve the objectives of the show. Local and international companies arranged to invest in the health field can not only provide funds, but also technical know-how and a relevant operational framework.
An analysis of health systems in Africa reveals that countries that engage in public-private partnerships show improved performance and patient satisfaction results. For example, co -financing initiatives have been successfully implemented in East Africa and could serve as a model for the development of health in the DRC.
### towards a more radiant future: the promises of the show
In conclusion, the first hospital show in Kinshasa represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the health system in the DRC. The speeches and exchanges there are not limited to a celebration of technical advances, but also challenge the need for collective action around universal health coverage. The promise of an inclusive health system is at hand, but to achieve it, it will take a shared commitment between the government, health professionals and private sector players.
The challenge is immense, but not insurmountable. If the DRC manages to bring together its resources, to combine innovations and to establish constructive partnerships, the country could not only strengthen its health system, but also lay the foundations for an inspiring model for the rest of the African continent. With this in mind, the hospital show is much more than a simple event: it could be the catalyst for a real health revolution in the Democratic Republic of Congo.