Côte d’Ivoire invests in children’s health and education
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The government of Côte d’Ivoire is taking steps to improve children’s lives through free healthcare, accessible schools, and school lunch programs.
Romuald Mianh and Ouattara Mariam, mothers in Amélékia and Ferkessédougou, both reported receiving free medical care for their children. In Djessékro, a new school near students’ homes helps children attend classes more regularly, according to Kouadio N’Dri. These programs also address nutrition.
Côte d’Ivoire plans to provide school lunches to over one million students in 5,600 cantines starting in the 2025-2026 school year, allocating 12.39 billion FCFA (West African CFA franc) to the initiative in 2026. The country’s National Development Plan aims to reduce mortality among children under five years old to 25 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030, down from 74 per 1,000 in 2021. Through these combined efforts, the government hopes to create a better future for Ivorian children.
