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Dakar launches 300-bed hospital in Parcelles Assainies

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Map: Les Parcelles Assainies, Senegal

The City of Dakar launched construction of a level-three hospital in Parcelles Assainies on 17 October 2026, at a total cost of 15.6 billion CFA francs. The 300-bed facility is due to be delivered in 18 months and aims to improve access to specialist care in a commune of more than 300,000 people, according to Seneweb.

The City of Dakar launched work on a 300-bed level-three hospital in Parcelles Assainies on Saturday 17 October. The project is estimated to cost more than 15 billion CFA francs, according to Seneweb.

Built on a 16,627 m² municipal plot, the hospital is intended to improve access to specialist care in the commune and surrounding areas. It is due to be completed in 18 months.

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