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Koulikoro hospital construction reaches 30% completion

Mali's Health Minister Assa Badiallo Touré inspected the new regional hospital site on November 2, 2026.

Construction of the new Koulikoro regional hospital is 30% complete. Minister of Health and Social Development, Colonel-major Assa Badiallo Touré, visited the site on Monday, November 2, 2026, to assess progress. The minister expressed satisfaction with the construction pace of the facility, which is being built on a 15-hectare site.

The new hospital aims to improve medical care for populations in Koulikoro and surrounding areas. Its modern architecture is designed to optimize patient reception and treatment. Upon completion, the hospital will enhance the region's technical capabilities and reduce the strain on medical facilities in Bamako. The governor of the region also attended the inspection.

The inspection took place during the second regional meeting of the Malian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SOMAGO).

Why it mattersThe new regional hospital in Koulikoro will improve healthcare access and capacity for local populations.