Nurse and midwife training at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Nursing in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (2012 to present)

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a significant shortage of qualified nurses, which limits access to healthcare, especially for mothers and newborns. To address this crucial need, the Higher Institute of Nursing Sciences (ISSI) has launched several training programs aimed at raising the skill level of healthcare professionals and improving the quality of care provided to the population.

	Master’s in Health Program Administration (MAPS)	Bachelor’s in Nursing Sciences (L4)
Lieu	Kinshasa, RDC	Kinshasa, DRC
Launch	2012	2014
Objective	This master’s program aims to train professionals capable of designing, implementing, and managing health training programs and clinical initiatives.	Based on a competency-based curriculum (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate system), this program aims to equip students with the essential skills needed to excel in nursing care.
Duration	3 years	4 years
Impact	Since its creation, the MAPS program has graduated 44 healthcare professionals, with an additional 15 receiving an intermediate certificate. A new cohort of 11 students, including three ISSI instructors, began in June 2024.	The first cohort graduated in July 2018, and all graduates were hired by the Ministry of Health. Since 2014, ISSI has trained 201 nurses graduating from the GLM program. Since its inception, ISSI has provided training for a Nursing Technique and 411 nurses have received their GLM diploma (Graduate, Licence maîtrise). In 25 years, ISSI has trained a total of 612 nurses (Technique and Licence).
	Bachelor’s in Nursing Sciences (L4) – December 2022 A Lasting Impact Since 2012, MAPS program graduates have become change agents within the facilities where they work, providing effective responses to critical healthcare needs in the DRC. Despite significant challenges, including a low human development index (179th out of 189 countries), training qualified personnel remains essential to improving health and living conditions in the country.	Collation of nursing grades – July 2023 *Back Row:* The representative of the Private Directorate of Higher Education *Wearing pink and purple gowns:* On the left, members of the faculty. On the right, Mrs. Nicole Muyulu, Director of ISSI

Testimonial from ISSI Nurses

Local Partners: Congolese Center for Culture, Training, and Development (CECFOR) and ISSI

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Other Partners: University of Montreal and Guy-Charron Foundation

Goal: Providing D.R. of Congo with the nurses they desperately need
• $1,500 - Scholarship for a year for a Master’s student
• $1,500 - Scholarship for a year for a Bachelor’s student