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"Sassandra, June 18, 2026 (AIP) – Dr. Komena Auguste, Project Manager at the Public Health Research Programme in Partnership with Northern Countries (PAC-CI), presented an innovative digital tool for managing tuberculosis in children, called "eHealth4Child-TB," on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Sassandra."
Sassandra, June 18, 2026 (AIP) – Dr. Komena Auguste, the project manager for the Medical Research Program Linked with Northern Countries (PAC-CI), presented on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Sassandra, an innovative digital tool to assist in the management of tuberculosis in children, named « eHealth4Child-TB ».
This tool, currently in the pilot phase, aims to help healthcare professionals overcome the challenges encountered in the diagnosis and management of the disease. It relies on therapeutic decision-making algorithms (ADT) that allow for the rapid detection of tuberculosis cases, in order to reduce the number of deaths in children.
The tool is equipped with a digital radiography system whose images are analyzed by artificial intelligence. It also includes a medical data management software that allows healthcare workers to access essential patient information and ensure better follow-up of their care. According to the project manager, this innovation supports practitioners in their decision-making process following the diagnosis, thus contributing to reducing the risks of medical errors.
The project was developed by the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, through the National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNLT). It is being implemented in the health districts of Abengourou, Agboville, and Sassandra. In the latter district, it will be deployed in seven health facilities over a period of 48 months.
The launch ceremony of the activities was attended by the deputy coordinator of the National Tuberculosis Control Program, Dr. Sidibé Souleymane, as well as the secretary-general of the Sassandra prefecture, Djè Séraphine Adjo Soro. According to Dr. Sidibé, tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in Côte d'Ivoire. In 2024, 21,833 cases were detected, including 898 in children, representing 4.2% of all reported cases. Furthermore, 5,524 children received preventive treatment with isoniazid, representing a coverage rate of 41% among children exposed to contagious forms of the disease.
Christian Kouadio
Clinical Research Associate and Communications Manager at PAC-CI
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