Côte d’Ivoire health center reached over 58,000 people
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In Côte d’Ivoire, the School and University Health Service. Adolescent and Youth Health (SSSU-SAJ) in Bondoukou reached 58,134 people with health awareness programs during the 2025-2026 school year.
The service focused on topics including HIV/AIDS, drug addiction, cancer, and malaria. Dr. Tiangbé Mamadou, the service’s head, presented the annual report to local authorities on October 14, 2026, detailing that 14,193 people received information on HIV/AIDS and 1,593 on malaria.
The health service also conducted systematic medical visits and HIV screenings, achieving a 24.29% completion rate against a 25% goal. Dr. Tiangbé attributed difficulties to limited collaboration with school management committees who helped fund services. To expand healthcare access, the service began making medical visits directly to schools in Bondoukou starting in March 2026. The SSSU-SAJ also provided family planning methods to 7,071 people and benefited from support from administrative and political authorities. Dr.
Tiangbé advocated for stronger partnerships between the town hall, communities, elected officials, and authorities to further improve healthcare coverage for students and young people. The service, established in 1974, operates under the National Program for School and University Health. Adolescent and Youth Health.
