Abidjan hosts second vascular surgery mission
French and Ivorian medical teams treated four patients for vascular diseases between October 26 and 28.
The Institut Cœur de Grâce (ICG) in Abidjan held its second vascular surgery mission from October 26 to 28, 2026. The mission, part of a collaboration with French specialized hospitals, aimed to combat cardiovascular diseases in Ivory Coast.
Led by French vascular surgeon Dr. Aurélien Besancenot and including ICG specialist Dr. Séka Antoine, the team examined four patients. Three patients with lower limb arterial disease underwent procedures like angioplasty and a right carotid operation.
Dr. Besancenot highlighted the growing public health challenge of vascular diseases due to aging populations and obesity. ICG's scientific director, Professor Iklo Coulibaly, praised the mission for advancing specialized care and improving access to treatment in Ivory Coast.
Why it mattersFour Ivorian patients received specialized vascular surgery to treat serious arterial conditions.