Since Monday, April 20, 2026, the Ivorian political capital has been hosting the 2nd International Seminar-Workshop on Obstetric Ultrasound . Organized by the Ivorian Society of Pediatric Surgery (SICUP) under the leadership of Professor Bertin Kouamé, this event marks a crucial step for improving maternal and neonatal health in Côte d'Ivoire.

Upskilling for 31 specialists

Following a successful first edition in Aboisso in 2025, this session brings together 31 healthcare professionals (gynecologists, radiologists, and midwives) from various regions of the country. The objective is clear: to refine technical skills for the early detection of fetal malformations.

The training program is based on exceptional supervision:

1. International expertise: Dr Alain Diguet (University Hospital of Rouen, France).
2. National experts: Professors Roland Adjoby (Angré University Hospital), Rémi Konan-Blé (Yopougon University Hospital), as well as Dr. Lynda Gui-Bilé and Nicaise Konan Anhum.

A system combining cutting-edge theory and practice

Supported by the mayor of Yamoussoukro, Kouassi Kouamé Patrice, the training program is being rolled out across two strategic sites:

1. The Health District: For the theoretical modules.
2. The Yamoussoukro Regional Hospital: For practical purposes, thanks to the installation of three latest generation 4D ultrasound scanners provided by the partner Medical Services .

Social impact: Alongside the training, free obstetric ultrasounds are offered to pregnant women followed at the CHR during the five days of the workshop.

Towards a national center of excellence

SICUP's ambition extends beyond the seminar. Professor Bertin Kouamé took the opportunity to advocate for the sustainable equipping of local facilities, particularly through the acquisition of a 4D ultrasound scanner estimated at 40 million FCFA .

The ultimate goal is to transform the Yamoussoukro Regional Hospital into a leading center for prenatal diagnosis . This training and equipment model is intended to be replicated throughout the country to drastically reduce neonatal mortality related to congenital anomalies.