About the school

Divine Amore School of Midwives & Health Personnel was founded by Dr. Etabong Jerry Esua, a distinguished physician whose career bridges decades of clinical practice, surgical specialisation and an unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare education across Cameroon. He also serves as the Medical Director of Hope Parma Hospital in Kosala VI, Kumba the very institution that anchors the school's clinical training.

Dr. Esua completed his postgraduate medical training at the Università degli Studi di Parma, Italy, where he specialised in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Human Reproduction, with a sub-specialty in General Surgery. It was during those formative years in Italy that he became acutely aware of how transformative a well-structured nursing and midwifery curriculum can be for entire communities and of how greatly such training was needed back home in Cameroon.

The dream of building a school dedicated to training the next generation of midwives and nurses was conceived in Parma. Years later that vision took shape in Kosala VI, Kumba the home of Hope Parma Hospital, itself named in tribute to the Italian city that inspired his journey. In 2019, the Ministry of Public Health formally authorised DASMHP, and the first cohort of students walked through its doors.

The school operates in close collaboration with Hope Parma Hospital, giving students a unique advantage from their very first weeks: a well-equipped, real-world clinical ground where they sharpen practical skills under the direct supervision of practising professionals. Few schools can offer this depth of hands-on exposure and even fewer can do so under the personal mentorship of their own founder.

Today, Dr. Esua continues to lead both Hope Parma Hospital and Divine Amore School with the same vision he brought home from Italy: to raise compassionate, technically excellent healthcare professionals and, through them, to lift the standard of care for every patient, every mother and every newborn in the communities the school serves.

Mrs. Epie Ruffina Njume is an accomplished and highly respected professional nurse whose career has spanned decades of dedicated service, leadership and academic excellence. She began her nursing practice in 1988, quickly earning recognition for her clinical competence, compassion and unwavering commitment to patient care culminating in the Best Nurse Practitioner award at Tiko District Hospital (1990).

In 1997, she transitioned into nursing education, driven by a strong desire to shape and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Over the years she has taught at several prestigious institutions across Cameroon, including the University of Buea (FHS), St. Louis University, Biaka University Institute and Maflekume University, Tiko. Her teaching approach, blending theoretical knowledge with rich clinical experience has inspired countless students to pursue excellence in nursing.

Her passion for service extends beyond borders. She had the privilege of working under a United Nations organisation in South Sudan, where she contributed to delivering essential healthcare and training nurses and midwives in challenging, resource-limited settings — an experience that strengthened her expertise, resilience and humanitarian spirit.

Her outstanding contributions in academia have been widely recognised. At Biaka University Institute she was awarded Best Lecturer of the Year (2017) for her exceptional teaching and impact on students. At Maflekume University Tiko she received the prestigious Most Inspiring and Dedicated Staff of All Time Award (2023), highlighting her influence not only as an educator but as a mentor and role model.

In addition to her teaching career, she served as one of the founding pillars of Selfless Higher Institute of Professional Training, Tiko, contributing to the growth and development of healthcare education in the region.

Today, she serves as the Director of Divine Amore School of Midwives & Health Personnel, where she continues to lead with vision, integrity and passion striving to produce competent, compassionate and highly skilled healthcare professionals.