Côte d'Ivoire
The political and military crises of 2002-2010 have taken a severe toll on the Ivorian health system: according to the World Health Organization, it is one of the weakest in Africa, with only one medical doctor and five midwives per 10,000 inhabitants.
As the maternal mortality rate is very high, the Ministry of Health has made maternal healthcare one of its main priorities, offering it free of charge to all pregnant women.
However, budgetary restrictions, drug stockouts and a lack of trained health personnel, among other factors, continue to hamper access to quality medical services for women and young children.
In the Hambol Region we run a project in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Our team aims to improve the management of obstetric and neonatal emergencies in this rural setting by supporting the Katiola referral hospital and three primary health centres in the region.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are responding to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Preparation is key to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire
Project Update
27 Mar 2020
HIV/AIDS
HIV response in West and Central Africa will not succeed if key barriers remain unaddressed
Press Release
3 Jul 2017
Côte d'Ivoire
Strengthening maternity care in Katiola
Voices from the Field
9 Jun 2015
Côte d'Ivoire
Everyday life at MSF’s Katiola maternity centre
Voices from the Field
6 Mar 2015
Côte d'Ivoire
Renewed violence hits western region
Press Release
18 Jun 2012
Côte d'Ivoire
Ongoing attacks on civilian population
Press Release
20 Sep 2011
