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Konodji Ngakoutou takes charge of Koumra health district

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Dr Konodji Ngakoutou has taken up his duties as chief medical officer of the Koumra health district in Mandoul province, Chad. During the handover, health and administrative authorities called for stronger teamwork and cooperation to improve care for residents, Alwihda Info reports.

Dr Konodji Ngakoutou has officially taken up his duties as chief medical officer of the Koumra health district in Chad, with the mission of improving healthcare for the population. His appointment was announced at a handover ceremony, Alwihda Info reports.

The ceremony brought together health facility managers, district staff, partners and administrative authorities. Staff praised the outgoing chief medical officer’s work and pledged their support to his successor, while the provincial delegate for Health and Prevention, Dr Ndouwé Djonga, outlined the new official’s career, according to the media.

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