The National Institute of Biology and Health Surveillance (INBVS) in Pointe-Noire is now fully operational. Opened by President Denis Sassou N’Guesso, this facility built by MBTP, a company of the CODIMEX group, daily confirms the ambitions assigned to it: to modernize the Congolese healthcare system sustainably and make it a reference on the continent.
Located in the 1st district of Emery-Patrice-Lumumba, the INBVS now demonstrates its daily utility. With its five interconnected laboratories covering molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, and emergency biology, the facility allows for locally conducting analyses that were previously sent abroad. This advancement significantly reduces diagnostic delays and directly improves patient care in the Pointe-Noire region and beyond.
The INBVS also ensures the diagnosis of infectious and tropical diseases, screening and monitoring of chronic pathologies, as well as quality control of food. It positions Congo as a credible actor in epidemiological surveillance at the continental level.
“Building an infrastructure of excellence is not enough; it is necessary to ensure that the investment made in the service of the population is fully valued. MBTP is proud to see this laboratory operating in line with the ambitions of the Congolese government, and we remain committed to supporting Congo in the construction of its next cutting-edge healthcare infrastructures,” says Hassan Atie, General Manager of MBTP.
MBTP ensured rigorous monitoring of civil engineering works, allowing for delivery in accordance with the rules of the art, a prerequisite for the installation of state-of-the-art technological equipment. Strict adherence to international standards at each stage of construction makes this laboratory a symbol of scientific sovereignty and responsibility in serving the Congolese population.
A model for Africa
Designed to become “an African model in health security,” as originally desired by the Congolese executive, the INBVS is part of the World Bank’s support program for strengthening healthcare systems in Africa. This partnership attests to the confidence of international institutions in Congo’s ability to successfully carry out structuring projects.
By developing partnerships with universities and establishing itself as a national hub for applied biomedical research, the INBVS is paving the way for a new Congolese health sovereignty of which MBTP is proud to have laid the foundations.
