In Kigali, on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, presented the country’s integrated approach during a meeting organized by the Gates Foundation.

The discussion brought together Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Donald Kaberuka, former President of the African Development Bank and Managing Partner at Southbridge, along with economic, industrial, and philanthropic leaders engaged in public health issues across Africa.

The participants emphasized that maternal health can no longer be addressed solely within the healthcare system, as it is closely linked to broader development factors such as access to clean water, nutrition, social protection coverage, digital infrastructure, girls’ education, and territorial organization. These elements are fully integrated into Côte d’Ivoire’s national health policy and aligned with the priorities of the 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP).

Three key reforms reflect this approach:
• The creation in 2025 of the National Council for Food and Nutrition
• The launch in 2023 of Regional Health Excellence Hubs
• The extension in 2022 of Performance-Based Financing to all 113 health districts

Regarding hospital infrastructure, the 2026–2030 NDP plans the construction of 1,200 primary healthcare facilities and 10 general hospitals across the country.

The private sector is expected to play a key role in areas such as digital health services, medical logistics, health insurance, and the local production of essential medical goods.