Meeting in General Assembly this Saturday, April 25, 2026, the members of the National Union of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Côte d'Ivoire (SYNAGOCI) presented a frank assessment of their profession. Between precarious employment status and hospital pressures, the discontent runs deep.

The retirement anomaly: "Specialists yesterday, general practitioners tomorrow"

Dr. Doh Pierre, recently re-elected as Secretary General for a second term, highlighted a major administrative inconsistency. Currently, the specialty bonus received during one's working life disappears upon retirement.

"This is a blatant injustice. Administratively, a specialist reverts to being a general practitioner as soon as he leaves active service," denounces Dr. Doh Pierre.

The union demands an immediate reform of the salary scale so that specialization is recognized permanently and sustainably , thus guaranteeing decent financial security for practitioners after years of service.

A daily life under high tension

Beyond the figures, it is the realities on the ground that are worrying. Gynecologists and obstetricians describe a deteriorating work environment, marked by:

1. A glaring lack of equipment in maternity wards.
2. An excessive workload due to insufficient staff.
3. Increased judicial and social pressure , with the union deploring accusations that are often "fanciful" against practitioners.

The call for dialogue and unity

Despite this bleak picture, SYNAGOCI is not closing the door to negotiation. Dr. Doh Pierre is counting on building a collective truth through strengthened dialogue with the government.

For union members like Dr. Ando Christelle, the future of maternal health in Côte d'Ivoire depends on the medical community's ability to unite. The objective is clear: to transform current achievements into structural reforms to offer specialists—and by extension, patients—a brighter future.