A visit to the Central African Republic to closely follow the constant, daily, and dedicated work of CUAMM teams on the ground. This was the goal of the visit paid by Director General Father Dante Carraro to Bangui, where efforts continue in support of the Pediatric Complex—the only pediatric hospital in the country—and the project to build a midwifery school in Bossangoa.
The mission also became an opportunity for a special meeting: Father Dante Carraro together with Ambassador Filippo Scamacca del Murgo and CUAMM Country Representative – Marina Panarese were received for the first time yesterday at La Renaissance, the presidential palace by the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra. An institutional visit aimed at strengthening cooperation efforts in the country, and at highlighting and appreciating CUAMM’s commitment to maternal and child health and education.
Among the topics discussed were: the strong involvement of Italian Cooperation in the country’s development; the collaboration between CUAMM and the Ministry of Health; and the results that this synergy is producing.
“Italian Cooperation’s support in the health sector is essential, and the work of organizations like CUAMM proves it,” said Ambassador Filippo Scamacca del Murgo. “The results are already visible in terms of improved health infrastructure, reduced child mortality, and the provision of free, quality care for children and their families.”
The President also mentioned the new, major challenge launched by the Minister of Health, Pierre Somsé, and taken on by CUAMM last year: the construction of a midwifery school in Bossangoa—the first in the country to offer training opportunities outside the capital.
“The school is the result of a long-standing collaboration with the Ministry of Health and reflects our way of working with Africa. We started by supporting the Pediatric Complex in Bangui, then moved to the smaller hospital in Bossangoa, and now—thanks to the results achieved—we are ready for this new challenge, strongly supported by Minister Pierre Somsé, who also participated in our Annual Meeting last year in Turin,” said Father Dante Carraro.
Through the midwifery school construction project, CUAMM’s commitment in the country takes a step forward—making education a tool to accelerate development, improve health indicators, and offer growth opportunities to the many young people who can and want to be part of this change.
“We are grateful to Italy and CUAMM for their support to our country. Investing in education is a priority for the development of the Central African Republic, and we are confident this school will be a crucial starting point,” said President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who expressed his full agreement in renewing the cooperation efforts between the countries.
