Central African Republic hosts 23rd medical exams
More than 600 participants from various African countries are in Bangui for the 23rd session of the Council of African and Malagasy Higher Education (CAMES) aggregation exams.
The Central African Republic is hosting the 23rd session of the aggregation exams in human and animal medicine, organized by the Council of African and Malagasy Higher Education (CAMES). The official launch ceremony took place in Bangui on October 19, 2026, with the exams running from October to November. Over 600 participants are attending, including nine candidates from the Central African Republic, an increase from previous years. Those who pass will attain the rank of university professor.
A delegation from the CAMES General Secretariat visited the Central African Republic from October 18 to 21, 2026, to assess teaching methods and quality at the University of Bangui. The delegation met with the rector of the university and the minister of Higher Education. Boniface Koffi, president of the jury coordination, noted the progress in the country's participation, highlighting the increased number of female candidates.
The exams aim to promote qualified teacher-researchers capable of training new generations, advancing research, and meeting human resource needs in health sectors. The process includes online preliminary tests and in-person evaluations in Bangui from November 10 to 18. The CAMES emphasizes ethical conduct and impartiality from the juries, with the goal of improving human and animal health sectors.
Why it mattersThe Central African Republic is hosting an event that will advance the qualifications of its medical researchers and educators.