Mali launched a massive health modernization project on November 10, 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, President of the Transition, officially marked the start of the work by laying the foundation stone of the Reference Health Center (CSREF) of the 1st Arrondissement of Bamako.

This project, called the Presidential Emergency Hospital Program , puts into practice the commitments made during the General Health Conference in December 2024, by focusing on improving the accessibility and quality of care for all Malians.

A Radical Transformation of the Healthcare System

The Minister of Health and Social Development, Colonel-Major Assa Badiallo Touré, warmly welcomed the Head of State's unwavering support. She affirmed that this action reflected an steadfast commitment to providing Mali with modern infrastructure and sustainably strengthening its healthcare system.

Welcomed by an enthusiastic and grateful crowd, the Head of State testified to the importance of this project, which revolves around 15 new infrastructures :

1. Transformation into District Hospitals: The six CSREFs in the districts of Bamako will be transformed into true district hospitals.
2. New District Hospitals: Two new district hospitals will be built in Bla and Kangaba .
3. New Regional Hospitals: Seven regional hospitals will be built in San, Koutiala, Bougouni, Dioïla, Nioro, Bandiagara and Koulikoro .

🏥 Details of the New Structures

Infrastructure Type	Location(s)	Hospitalization Capacity	Specifics
District Hospitals (Transformation)	6 CSREF of Bamako	More than 80 beds (Buildings with ground floor + 3 or 4 floors)	Equipped with facilities for emergencies, consultations and surgery.
New District Hospitals	Bla, Kangaba	105 beds	Equipped with facilities for emergencies, consultations and surgery.
Hemodialysis Units	1st and 6th districts of Bamako	N / A	Integration of a unit to alleviate the waiting list for patients with chronic kidney failure.

All these hospitals will be equipped with the necessary facilities to handle emergencies, routine consultations, and surgical procedures.

Funding and Timeline

The projects will be executed concurrently and fully funded from the national budget .

The execution schedule is as follows:

1. District Hospitals: 12 months of work.
2. Regional Hospitals: 24 months of work.

In conclusion, Minister Assa Badiallo Touré emphasized the significance of this initiative: "These various infrastructures... will be symbols and testimonies of the Government's clear commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to the population . They will help reduce evacuations and relieve pressure on existing hospital facilities ."