Health & Education
From The Report: Djibouti 2023
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There have been improvements in numerous indicators in Djibouti’s health care sector, reflecting efforts to enhance services and promote public health initiatives. Medical services are expanding in scope, reaching rural areas and ensuring broader access to quality care. While the Ministry of Health is responsible for the sector at the national level, medical directors of regional hospitals ensure localised health care provision. In terms of education, Djibouti continues to improve nationwide access to learning, particularly primary and secondary schooling. Additionally, there is a growing focus on vocational and tertiary education opportunities, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the job market and supporting the country’s development goals.

This chapter includes interviews with Deka Ahmed Robleh, Director-General, National Social Security Fund; and Nabil Mohamed Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education and Research.

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Overview

Moving ahead: The health care system has made progress in recent years, with greater access available in rural areas
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Djibouti’s health sector has a limited number of primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities. Medical facilities are largely concentrated in urban areas, with fewer services available in rural areas. Despite these challenges, new policies from the government and external partners – including the World Bank – are expected to support the development of the public health sector to provide greater medical care to both Djiboutians and the country’s refugee population. Structure & Oversight Although…

Interview

Protective measures: Deka Ahmed Robleh, Director-General, National Social Security Fund (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale, CNSS), on enhancing public assistance programmes and services
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Interview:Deka Ahmed Robleh In what ways has the primary health care system improved in recent years? DEKA AHMED ROBLEH: The implementation of universal health insurance (UHI) and the operationalisation of universal medical coverage have incentivised the flow of private capital into the primary health care system. Since UHI’s rollout in 2014, industry stakeholders have succeeded in further liberalising the sector by establishing public-private partnerships, thereby reducing inefficiencies…

Analysis

Plastic bubble: Solutions to address the environmental and health risks of plastic
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With many emerging markets still facing high levels of plastic waste three years into the Covid-19 pandemic, solutions are being developed to address its environmental and health challenges. Plastic – which accounted for 12% of global solid waste pre-pandemic, according to the World Bank – took on a more prominent role as personal protective equipment and single-use plastics by delivery food services proliferated. The OECD found that overall plastic use fell by 2.2% in 2020 due to lockdowns. According…

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Greater reach: Progress is being made to make education more accessible nationwide in both rural and urban areas
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Djibouti’s education sector has made significant strides in recent years thanks to the government’s efforts to increase the number of learning opportunities available and reduce inequality. Although the gender disparity and a lack of access to education in rural regions remain challenges, the government has made progress in these areas. The translation of the national curriculum into Arabic and English is helping Djibouti provide education to its broader refugee population. Efforts to improve…

Interview

Learning progress: Nabil Mohamed Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education and Research, on the development of tertiary institutions
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Interview:Nabil Mohamed Ahmed What is your assessment of the quality of Djibouti’s tertiary education system in its current state? NABIL MOHAMED AHMED: Since the establishment of the University of Djibouti in 2006, the government has taken steps to improve governance of and training in the education system. The establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur & de la Recherche, MENSUR) underscored the need for a university system…

Analysis

The metaverse in education: Building a digital landscape in institutes of higher learning
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In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These environments are accessed through VR headsets and are typically immersive, interactive and social. Expanding Access The world’s leading…