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The Reymans Institute of Biomedical Sciences is authorized to train healthcare professionals under a formal decision issued by the Minister of Public Health of the Republic of Cameroon. Key details of the authorizing decision are summarized below.

Reference Number
N° 0168 / D / MINSANTE / SG / DRH / SDDRH / SFS
Date of Decision
09 March 2026
Signatory
Minister of Public Health
Republic of Cameroon
Subject
Creation and opening of « École de Santé Reymans Institute of Biomedical Science » de Bamenda
Programs Authorized
10 training pathways
Location
Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon

The full ministerial decision is held on file at the Institute. Copies are available on formal request through the appropriate administrative channels.

What the authorization covers

Under Article 1 of the decision, RIBS is authorized to train the following cycles of formation:

  • Registered Nurses (Infirmiers Principaux)
  • Senior Medical Laboratory Technicians — Medical Analyses option
  • Senior Medical Laboratory Technicians — Optics & Refraction option
  • Nurse Assistants (Aides-Soignants Généralistes)
  • Midwives (Sages-Femmes / Maïeuticiens)
  • Nurse Specialists — Ophthalmology
  • Nurse Specialists — Anesthesia / Reanimation
  • Nurse Specialists — Mental Health
  • Medical Laboratory Technicians — Medical Analyses option
  • Mortuary Attendants (Préposés de Morgue)

Government oversight

Under Article 2 of the decision, the Government reserves the right to inspect the school environment at any time to ensure that RIBS respects the provisions of the current regulations. Article 3 states that any violation of these provisions is subject to sanctions provided by law.

Article 4 provides that the decision is registered, published, and communicated wherever needed.