Ivory Coast health ministry secures 954.73 billion CFA francs for 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AIP
Ivorian MPs on the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee have adopted the 2027 budgets of three ministries, including Health, for a total of 1,059.94 billion CFA francs. Health receives 954.73 billion alone, up 20.6%, to complete several hospitals, according to AIP.
Members of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee of the Ivorian National Assembly adopted on Tuesday 10 November 2026 the 2027 budget proposal for the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage, allocated 954.73 billion CFA francs. This allocation is up 20.6% from the 791.84 billion CFA francs included in the 2026 budget, according to the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP).
Minister Pierre Dimba said the funds are intended in particular to finance the completion of the Abobo University Hospital Centre, the regional hospital centres in Divo and Boundiali, and the general hospitals in Kong, Tafiré and Tiassalé. The programme also provides for the start of the new specialised hospital in Bingerville, the upgrading of the hospital centre in Bondoukou and the construction of the regional hospital centre in Ferkessédougou, according to AIP.
The budget adopted for the Public Service and Administrative Modernisation Ministry stands at 51.42 billion CFA francs, while that of the Ministry of Women, Family and Children amounts to 33.79 billion. The three allocations total 1,059.94 billion CFA francs, according to AIP. The vote follows the adoption of the 2027 Ivorian budget reaches 18,466.1 billion CFA francs, announced on 10 November.
