The Ivorian government is increasing access to hemodialysis treatment for kidney disease patients by establishing new centers and treatment posts across the country.
Daloa, for example, has had a hemodialysis center at its Regional Hospital Center since September 2024, serving approximately sixty patients in the Haut-Sassandra region. This initiative aims to allow patients to receive care closer to home, reducing travel burdens and costs. Massita Kon茅, an elderly patient, shared that before the Daloa center opened, she had to travel to Yamoussoukro for treatment, which was expensive and exhausting.
The cost of a hemodialysis session in public facilities is subsidized by the state, set at 1750 FCFA, significantly easing the financial strain on patients. Faustin Mambo Yapo, president of dialyzed patients in the region, noted that he previously spent 65,000 FCFA per session at a private hospital. Since the creation of the National Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Failure in 2012, C么te d'Ivoire has significantly strengthened its care infrastructure.
The number of treatment posts increased from 10 in 2011 to 107 in 2017, and then to 157 in 2023. Currently, the country has 18 public hemodialysis centers located in cities such as Aboisso, Abidjan, Adzop茅, Bouak茅, Gagnoa, Daloa, Korhogo, Man, and Yamoussoukro.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Abidjan.net.
A free daily or weekly digest of the stories that matter from 18 African countries. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
Alphonse Dj茅dj茅 Mady, a significant figure in Ivorian politics, has passed away. The article, published on Friday, August 28, 2026, by Autre Presse TV, highlights his career. No further details about his life or cause of death are provided in the available text.
At 46 years old, Ronaldinho made a notable return to professional football, scoring two goals. This event was reported on Friday, August 28, 2026, by Autre Presse TV. The news was featured alongside other sports updates, including Slovan Bratislava players celebrating their coach Yaya Tour茅 after qualifying for the Champions League, FC Barcelona officially signing Spanish world champion Rodri, and Yan Diomand茅's impressive debut with Real Madrid against Schalke 04. Other sports news included the Afrobasket U18 final where the Ivorian Elephants were crowned African champions, and an announcement about C么te d'Ivoire facing Cameroon in a friendly match on October 3 at the Ebimp茅 Stadium.
Slovan Bratislava players celebrated their coach Yaya Tour茅 following the team's qualification for the Champions League. The celebration occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as reported by Autre Presse TV.