Masroor Centre For Healthcare, Ivory Coast Hospital.
In recent years, Humanity First has been constructing a new hospital in Yopougon-Gesco, just outside the city of Abidjan in southern Ivory Coast, under the Global Health Programme. The hospital will feature an Emergency Department, 3 Maternity suites, Neonatal care, an Intensive Care Unit, and 2 Operating Theatres. There will be a full diagnostic suite, including X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, and electrocardiogram, as well as support services such as a Laboratory, Pharmacy, Mortuary, Kitchen, and more.
The main structure was completed a year ago, and since then, the team on the ground has been working on the internal fit-out. Infection control flooring has been installed, along with doors and basic infrastructure. Furniture has been ordered. Our aim for the next 3 months is to complete the medical gas infrastructure and install the medical equipment later in 2024.
Why Build a Hospital in Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast is a country of 28 million people located in West Africa. Twenty years ago, due to two civil wars, the country suffered significant setbacks, and the healthcare sector was one of the most affected.
Côte d’Ivoire’s maternal mortality ratio was 617 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017, one of the highest in the world. Infant mortality rates reached nearly 58 per 1,000 live births in 2020.
Ivory Coast is a country of 28 million people located in West Africa. Twenty years ago, due to two civil wars, the country suffered significant setbacks, and the healthcare sector was one of the most affected.
Côte d’Ivoire’s maternal mortality ratio was 617 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017, one of the highest in the world. Infant mortality rates reached nearly 58 per 1,000 live births in 2020.
What Is the Burden of Disease?
Immunisation Gap
- Low immunisation coverage: Côte d’Ivoire has historically fallen short of the 90% target for childhood vaccination.
- 2021 vaccination rates: DTP3 coverage was 76%; measles first-dose coverage was 68%.
- Under-immunized children: In 2021, an estimated 213,997 children were under-immunized, including 133,748 who received no vaccines.
Tuberculosis & HIV/AIDS
- TB incidence: 128 per 100,000 in 2021; mortality declined slightly (23 → 21 per 100,000 since 2015).
- TB mortality among HIV-positive fell (13 → 6).
- HIV: progress toward 95-95-95 targets but not achieved (82% know status, 87% on treatment, 87% suppressed).
Immunisation Gap
- Low immunisation coverage: Côte d’Ivoire has historically fallen short of the 90% target for childhood vaccination.
- 2021 vaccination rates: DTP3 coverage was 76%; measles first-dose coverage was 68%.
- Under-immunized children: In 2021, an estimated 213,997 children were under-immunized, including 133,748 who received no vaccines.
Tuberculosis & HIV/AIDS
- TB incidence: 128 per 100,000 in 2021; mortality declined slightly (23 → 21 per 100,000 since 2015).
- TB mortality among HIV-positive fell (13 → 6).
- HIV: progress toward 95-95-95 targets but not achieved (82% know status, 87% on treatment, 87% suppressed).
Malaria
- 7.3 million cases in 2021 (270.8 per 1,000), with higher rates in children under 5 (594 per 1,000).
- 14,906 deaths reported.
- Incidence steady since 2015; country off track for global targets.
Non-communicable diseases
- High NCD burden: Cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes caused high mortality in 2021 (725 per 100,000 males; 548 per 100,000 females).
- Limited policy progress: Some NCD policies exist (tobacco taxes, advertising bans), but many areas remain under-addressed.
Malaria
- 7.3 million cases in 2021 (270.8 per 1,000), with higher rates in children under 5 (594 per 1,000).
- 14,906 deaths reported.
- Incidence steady since 2015; country off track for global targets.
Non-communicable diseases
- High NCD burden: Cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes caused high mortality in 2021 (725 per 100,000 males; 548 per 100,000 females).
- Limited policy progress: Some NCD policies exist (tobacco taxes, advertising bans), but many areas remain under-addressed.
How Sustainability Is Integrated into This Project.
Humanity First is committed to adapting and implementing a sustainable approach in all its healthcare and infrastructure projects.
Sustainability in our project is defined by three key pillars: environmental, social, and economic sustainability. When combined, these pillars form the foundation for sustainable development.
- Environmental Sustainability:
The architectural design focuses on minimizing the carbon footprint. Additionally, the hospital will utilize natural light, green spaces, and environmentally friendly elements to enhance sustainability.
- Social Equity:
We empower local communities in Africa by creating employment opportunities, providing training, and enabling them to take ownership of the project.
- Economic Sustainability:
It is vital that the hospital generates sustainable revenue to ensure long-term operations. This prevents the need for ongoing financial contributions from Humanity First.
Building a larger hospital instead of a smaller one has the potential to become a sustainable facility. Adequate investment in sustainability ensures the hospital can grow and expand its impact, enabling it to serve more people and provide additional services over time.
Our Project Latest Update
Late 2018
November 2024
In November, Humanity First hosted a fundraising event in London for the Ivory Coast Hospital, officially known as the Masroor Centre for Healthcare.
Naseer Dean, Vice Chairman of Humanity First International and responsible for fundraising for this project, confirmed: “It is nearing completion — we are fitting it out.”
Majid Khan, CEO of Humanity First Healthcare, echoed this update, adding that the hospital will soon be equipped with medical facilities and, “we hope to open the doors to patients by the end of next year.”
The event not only highlighted the project’s progress but also shared opportunities for supporters to contribute towards the final fit-out of the hospital.
May 2025
