Train better, train more: this is the overarching goal of the Ministry of Health, which has announced the arrival of over 11,000 paramedical and midwifery graduates, along with the launch of a master’s degree in anesthesia sciences starting next academic year. This marks a new milestone in modernizing education and aligning skills with the escalating demands of the medical network. The details were shared on Saturday in an official statement from the Health Ministry.
Marking the graduation ceremony of the 12th cohort of paramedical staff and the 10th cohort of midwives, Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene praised “the dedication demonstrated throughout their educational journeys” while honoring the instructors and administrative teams who “work daily to cultivate the expertise required by our medical infrastructure.”
In an address delivered on his behalf by the ministry’s secretary general, Mohamed Talhi—who led the event at the Hadjout Higher National Institute of Paramedical Training alongside local officials, industry executives, academic leaders, and families of the graduates—the minister emphasized his department’s core priorities.
The gathering served to assess the ongoing educational framework designed to produce a larger volume of highly qualified professionals capable of navigating the sweeping transformations within the medical sector. On this matter, the minister remarked: “The department remains committed to its blueprint of reinforcing medical centers with skilled human resources, driven by the conviction that cultivating talent is the cornerstone of an advanced and efficient healthcare network.”
The statistics highlight this momentum. Over the course of this academic cycle, spanning multiple academies nationwide, upwards of 11,000 graduates completed their programs across various paramedical fields and midwifery. Simultaneously, 12,200 incoming students enrolled in the sector’s educational institutions. According to the ministry, this expansion mirrors active initiatives to address the mounting demands of medical centers across the entire territory.
This scaled production coincides with a profound restructuring of the curriculum. Paramedical tracks are now fully absorbed into the university system, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Educational centers are also executing a comprehensive modernization plan centered on digital learning and the widespread integration of medical simulation tools, which have become essential for bridging classroom theory with clinical reality.
=============New Master’s Degree in Anesthesia Sciences
The most notable revelation of the event, however, centers on the introduction of a master’s program in anesthesia sciences, set to debut this coming university term. Ait Messaoudene noted in his briefing that “this new curriculum directly addresses systemic demands and will produce elite specialists in high-priority disciplines, specifically anesthesia and intensive care.”
Furthermore, the Ministry of Health observed that paramedical programs are drawing an expanding pool of high school graduates each year, attracted by rigorous academic standards and strong career placement prospects. To manage this influx, the ministry intends to leverage forward-looking workforce planning to optimize the distribution of personnel across various regions, ensuring a long-term upgrade in patient care quality.
Addressing the newly certified professionals, the minister urged them to prioritize professional ethics above all else, stating that “respect for patients, collaborative teamwork, accountability, and lifelong learning must guide your career paths.” He reiterated that medical professions are, first and foremost, a public service mission dedicated to the population.
The event concluded with the presentation of awards to the top-ranking graduates of the cohort. This emotionally charged milestone signals the professional debut of a new generation of healthcare workers, poised to fortify clinics and hospitals just as the medical field accelerates its structural modernization.