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"The PAC-CI Program, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNLT), the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, and the University of Bordeaux, participated on April 14, 2"
The PAC-CI Program, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNLT), the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, and the University of Bordeaux, participated in the official launch workshop for the eHealth4Child-TB project on April 14, 2026, in Abengourou. The meeting was held at the Les Cocotiers Hotel Complex and was attended by numerous institutional, health, community, and religious stakeholders.
The eHealth4Child-TB project is set against a backdrop where pediatric tuberculosis remains a significant public health challenge in Côte d’Ivoire. Despite progress in tuberculosis screening and care, challenges persist in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the disease among children and adolescents. In 2024, Côte d’Ivoire reported 21,833 cases of tuberculosis, including 898 cases among children, while 5,524 children received preventive treatment with isoniazid.
Funded by Expertise France, the eHealth4Child-TB project aims to deploy and evaluate the use of digital-supported clinical decision-making algorithms to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children. Its implementation is planned in 21 health facilities spread across three health districts covering three health regions. The project is coordinated nationally by Dr. Komena Eric, the national project manager.
The objectives of the launch workshop were to present the project’s guidelines, foster ownership of its objectives among all stakeholders, clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various actors, and establish a collaborative framework for its implementation.
The meeting was attended by nearly 96 people, including administrative and local officials, health system leaders, representatives from the PNLT and PAC-CI, health facility managers, as well as religious leaders, community leaders, and representatives of youth groups, women’s associations, and civil society organizations.
The day’s program featured several key components, including official addresses, a presentation on the status of pediatric tuberculosis in Côte d’Ivoire, the introduction of the eHealth4Child-TB project, and discussions on the next steps for its implementation.
Through this initiative, the partners reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening the fight against pediatric tuberculosis in Côte d’Ivoire through an approach based on innovation, inter-institutional collaboration, and the integration of digital technology into public health strategies.
Christian KOUADIO
Associate researcher at PAC-CI, contributing to the advancement of scientific research and public health in Côte d'Ivoire.
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