— Published September 10, 2025

Ministry of Health committed to optimal medical coverage

Dakar 2026

The Senegalese Ministry of Health and Social Action and the Dakar 2026 organizing committee have formalized their partnership through the signing of a framework agreement. This agreement aims to guarantee optimal medical coverage and in accordance with international standards for these Youth Olympic Games. The pooling of skills within the public administration is essential for build a lasting legacy, national know-how in order to manage large-scale events with excellence ", underlines Ibrahima Wade, general coordinator of the COJOG.

The National Oncology Center of Diamniadio will thus be identified as an official hospital, while medical protocols and logistical procedures for drug supply will be put in place. Beyond the sporting and festive dimension, these Games will be a full-scale test of our logistical, health and organizational capacities, estimates the Minister of Health and Social Action, Doctor Ibrahima Sy. They impose an unprecedented mobilization of all the human, material and institutional resources necessary to ensure the smooth running of the competitions in optimal conditions of health, safety and performance. »