In 2024, our teams in northern Côte d’Ivoire responded to the needs of refugees from neighbouring Burkina Faso, who have been driven from their homes by recurrent violence. Some refugees are hosted by local families, but many are living in precarious conditions, with little access to basic services, including healthcare.

We supported both refugees and host communities by offering general healthcare, including reproductive health services, particularly in Ouangolodougou and Téhini districts. Working with the Ministry of Health, MEDSF supported routine vaccination, as well as a preventive measles vaccination campaign, among refugees and host communities in Ouangolodougou.

We also continued our regular activities in collaboration with our local partners and the health authorities. In Bouaké, we run a project for people living with mental health conditions and epilepsy across three districts. In Agboville district, we provide specialised care — including cardiology, gynaecology, obstetrics and paediatrics — through telemedicine services in 11 health facilities.