Senegal Ministry Calls for 15 Obstetric Emergency Doctors

• The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene in Senegal has launched a call for applications to train 15 doctors in obstetric emergency care.
• Eligible candidates include Sengalese doctors with a doctoral degree in medicine, as well as government officials and contractors.
• The training program will take place at CEFOREP in Dakar and aims to strengthen maternal and neonatal emergency care across Senegal.
• Applications must be submitted online through the divisionformation-drh-sante.com platform by August 31, 2026.

The selected doctors will be deployed to healthcare centers across the country to provide emergency obstetric care.

The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene in Senegal has launched a call for applications to train 15 doctors in obstetric emergency care. The training program, which will take place at the Centre de Formation, de Recherche et de Plaidoyer en Santé de la Reproduction (CEFOREP) in Dakar, aims to strengthen maternal and neonatal emergency care in healthcare centers across Senegal. Eligible candidates include Sengalese doctors with a doctoral degree in medicine, as well as government officials and contractors who are immediately available for the position.

The call for applications is part of the Ministry's efforts to improve healthcare services in Senegal. The training program will be conducted at CEFOREP, a reputable institution in Dakar that specializes in reproductive health research and advocacy. The selected doctors will be deployed to healthcare centers across the country to provide emergency obstetric care. The deadline for submitting applications is August 31, 2026, and candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined by the Ministry.

The recruitment of 15 doctors in obstetric emergency care is a crucial step towards improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Senegal. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every day, approximately 810 women die due to complications related to pregnancy or childbirth worldwide. In Senegal, the situation is equally dire, with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. The training program will equip doctors with the necessary skills to provide emergency obstetric care, thereby reducing the risk of maternal and neonatal deaths.

Lawyers advising healthcare clients in Senegal should note the upcoming deadline of August 31, 2026 for submitting applications to the Ministry of Health's call for 15 doctors in obstetric emergency care.

Source: Original reporting via Ministère de la Santé et de l’Hygiène publique