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"Sassandra, June 18, 2026 (AIP) – Dr. Komena Auguste, Project Manager at the PAC-CI Medical Research Program in partnership with Northern countries, presented on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Sassandra, an innovative digital tool to support the management of tuberculosis in children, called "eHealth4Child-TB.""
Sassandra, June 18, 2026 (AIP) – Dr. Komena Auguste, Project Manager at the Medical Research Program Linked with Northern Countries (PAC-CI), presented on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Sassandra, an innovative digital tool to assist in the management of tuberculosis in children, named « eHealth4Child-TB ».
This tool, currently in the pilot phase, aims to help healthcare professionals overcome the challenges encountered in the diagnosis and management of the disease. It relies on therapeutic decision-making algorithms (ADT) to quickly detect cases of tuberculosis, thereby reducing the number of deaths in children.
The tool is equipped with a digital radiography system whose images are analyzed by artificial intelligence. It also includes a medical data management software that allows healthcare workers to access essential patient information and ensure better follow-up of their care. According to the project manager, this innovation supports practitioners in their decision-making process following diagnosis, thus reducing the risks of medical errors.
The project was developed by the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, through the National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNLT). It is being implemented in the health districts of Abengourou, Agboville, and Sassandra. In the latter district, it will be deployed in seven health facilities over a period of 48 months.
The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Souleymane Sidibé, Deputy Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis Control Program, and Djè Séraphine Adjo Soro, Secretary-General of the Sassandra Prefecture. According to Dr. Sidibé, tuberculosis remains a major public health issue in Côte d'Ivoire. In 2024, 21,833 cases were detected, including 898 in children, accounting for 4.2% of all reported cases. Furthermore, 5,524 children received preventive isoniazid treatment, representing a coverage rate of 41% among children exposed to contagious forms of the disease.
Christian Kouadio
Clinical Research Associate and Communications Manager at PAC-CI
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