Côte d’Ivoire is stepping up efforts to modernize its healthcare system as construction progresses on the future University Hospital of Abobo, a 600-bed facility that is expected to strengthen hospital capacity in one of the country’s most populated areas.

Overall construction progress reached 42% as of September 9, 2026, while structural works were 90% complete, according to Health Minister Pierre Dimba, who visited the site following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Alassane Ouattara.

Dimba said the progress was encouraging but urged construction teams to accelerate work in order to meet the government’s target of completing the facility by the end of December 2026.

The minister also stressed that the pace of construction should not come at the expense of quality.

The Abobo hospital is part of Côte d’Ivoire’s broader efforts to expand and modernize its healthcare infrastructure. The government has been investing in new and upgraded hospitals as the country seeks to increase access to healthcare and strengthen its capacity to provide specialized medical services.

With 600 beds, the future CHU is expected to add significant capacity to the national hospital network and contribute to improving healthcare services in Abobo and surrounding communities.

The project also reflects the growing importance of healthcare infrastructure in Côte d’Ivoire’s development strategy, as the country seeks to match economic growth with stronger public services.

For the government, the completion of major hospital projects such as the Abobo CHU is therefore not only an infrastructure priority but also part of a broader transformation of the country’s healthcare system.