In the health sector in Côte d’Ivoire, a major operation to close more than 150 clandestine clinics has just highlighted non-compliant and dangerous practices for patients. This drastic action was carried out by the Directorate of Private Establishments and Health Professions (DEPP) in several regions of the country, thus signaling a significant step towards improving health standards.
The health establishments targeted by these closures were located in different regions such as Gbêkê, Loh Djiboua, Bélier, San-Pedro and Nawa. The checks carried out revealed serious irregularities such as the absence of legal authorization, deplorable hygiene conditions and a lack of qualified personnel. These shortcomings were considered to endanger the lives of patients and tarnish the image of the private health sector in Côte d’Ivoire.
At the same time, 23 other establishments received formal notices to comply with the required standards. This action is part of the ambitious national initiative “Zero illegal clinics by 2025”, aimed at ensuring safe and quality access to health care for all Ivorians. These closures and formal notices are crucial steps towards the goal of guaranteeing quality and safe health services for the Ivorian population.
This approach underlines the commitment of the health authorities to improve the standards and quality of health care in the country, to provide better care to patients and strengthen public confidence in the private health sector. These actions to control and close clandestine clinics demonstrate the authorities’ desire to put an end to harmful and non-compliant practices, while promoting high standards of quality and safety in the health sector in Côte d’Ivoire.
Ultimately, these regulatory and closure measures aim to ensure adequate and safe care for all citizens, by ensuring that health facilities comply with the standards and regulations in force. This demonstrates significant progress towards the consolidation of a reliable and quality health system in Côte d’Ivoire.