National reference hospital — Maternal, neonatal and infant health — N'Djamena, Chad
Law No. 031/PR/2010 of 27 December 2010 — CHUME is a public hospital with legal personality and financial autonomy, under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health.
CHUME is the national reference hospital for gynaecological, obstetric and paediatric emergencies. It fulfils a public service mission guaranteeing continuity of care 24/7.
Provide reference care services in maternal, neonatal and infant health.
Provide round-the-clock emergency care 24/7 for gynaecological, obstetric and paediatric emergencies.
Prevention in maternal and child health: vaccinations, antenatal care, PMTCT.
Contribute to health staff training and promote scientific research.
The hospital's main mission is to reduce maternal, neonatal and infant mortality in Chad by providing accessible, continuous, quality care.
Creation of CHUME by Law No. 031/PR/2010. Hospital under the Ministry of Public Health.
Appointment decree for the first Director General and establishment of management bodies.
Official inauguration and start of clinical activities with four technical departments.
Progressive strengthening: Neonatology, Scanner, Blood Bank, Resuscitation. Procedures manual established.
Leading national reference centre with over 15 years of experience and more than 200 qualified staff.
Medical staff representatives. Advises on budget, tariffs, quality of care.
Joint body chaired by the DG. Consulted on internal regulations and working conditions.
Chaired by the Chief Nurse. Develops the nursing and obstetric care project.
The Board of Directors is the supreme body of CHUME, chaired by the Presidential Technical Health Advisor, meeting twice a year in ordinary session.
The hospital is led by a Director General appointed by decree, assisted by a Deputy DG. He chairs a weekly Management Council with all directors, the Chief Nurse and Financial Controller.
Guarantee quality care meeting international standards for all mothers and children.
Make care accessible to all Chadian families, including the most vulnerable.
Operate with full transparency in administrative, financial and medical management.
Invest in continuing staff training and contribute to training future health professionals.
Actively participate in reducing maternal and infant mortality in Chad.
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