Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has renovated and reopened the patient care ward at the Wassila Bourguiba Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Tunisia

Turkish Ambassador to Tunisia, Ahmet Misbah Demircan; Director of Public Health at the Tunisian Ministry of Health, Tarek Ben Nasr; TİKA’s Coordinator in Tunisia, Ali Fuat Cebeci, Tunisian officials and hospital staff attended the opening ceremony at the Wassila Bourguiba Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, the country’s first full-fledged maternity hospital in the capital, Tunis.

After the opening ceremony, Ambassador Demircan expressed his pleasure in contributing to a hospital that primarily serves women and children.

Tunisian Director of Public Health Ben Nasr stated that they are happy to be part of a project that will strengthen relations between the two countries in the field of health and that such initiatives will pave the way for further collaborations in healthcare.

Ben Nasr mentioned that TİKA utilized modern medical equipment in the renovation of the patient care ward, and with the reopening of the renovated departments, the hospital will provide services in a healthier and more efficient manner.

Wassila Bourguiba Maternity and Obstetrics Hospital performs 8,000 births annually

Highlighting that the Wassila Bourguiba Gynecology and Obstetrics Hospital is the first and largest maternity hospital in the country, TİKA’s Coordinator in Tunisia Ali Fuat Cebeci mentioned that approximately 20,000 examinations and 8,000 births are performed at the hospital each year.

Cebeci mentioned that TİKA has implemented various projects in Tunisia since 2012 and noted the following:

“A significant part of the hospital’s service rooms, including the ultrasound unit, has been renovated. This project, which increases the hospital’s patient care capacity, will also ensure that hospitalized patients receive comfortable and healthy care.

We have realized many projects in the field of health in Tunisia, and we endeavor to continue our efforts to sustain these projects.”

TİKA started its activities in Tunisia in 2012 and has since implemented nearly 250 development and technical cooperation projects across various sectors such as administrative and civil infrastructure development, education, healthcare, culture and agriculture.

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With the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), a 41-member medical team from Türkiye went to Niger, where they provided 2,941 outpatient services and performed 336 surgeries.

In cooperation with TİKA and Bir İnsan Dünyaya Bedeldir Sağlık ve Eğitim Köyleri Volunteering (BİSEG) Association, the 29th health organization event, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Health, Turkish Airlines (THY) and various non-governmental organizations from Türkiye, was held in Niger.

In the organization held in the city of Tessaoua in the Maradi region of Niger, a 41-member medical team conducted screenings and surgeries across various medical specialties. A total of 2,941 outpatient services were provided in internal medicine, gynecology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), ophthalmology and dentistry. Additionally, 336 surgeries were performed in general surgery, urology and gynecology, along with 602 dental treatments, 1,483 ultrasounds, laboratory tests and dressings.

Patients who could not afford treatment due to the high cost of health services expressed their gratitude to the Turkish people and the Republic of Türkiye for the assistance provided to them.

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of the Throne Day, which is marked on 30th July.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to King Mohammed VI.

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Ivory Coast’s national oil company PETROCI and Guinea-Conakry’s national oil company SONAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June for a collaborative effort to enhance oil exploration and production in Guinea, leveraging PETROCI’s extensive expertise and resources. The MoU includes support and technical assistance, knowledge exchange, training, and logistical support, underscoring the shared commitment to advancing the socio-economic development of Africa.

As PETROCI continues to expand its presence across the region, the company’s CEO Fatoumata Sanogo, along with a delegation, will participate in the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town. Sanogo is set to discuss upcoming investment opportunities in Ivory Coast’s oil and gas sector as well as project updates and latest developments.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

PETROCI is focused on establishing Ivory Coast as a central hub for petroleum products and is currently optimizing hydrocarbon resource development. The company has embarked on several noteworthy projects – including the Baleine oil field development – and partnerships with major players like Eni and TotalEnergies. The national oil company was also recently awarded Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) by the Ivorian government for Blocks CI-523 and CI-525 which contain the Ibex, Gnou, Kudu and Eland gas fields.

The acquisition comes amid increased interest in exploration following Eni and PETROCI’s discovery at the Baleine-1X well in 2021. This discovery, appraised by the Baleine East-1X well in 2022, confirmed around 2.5 billion barrels of oil and 3.3 trillion cubic feet of gas across blocks CI-101 and CI-802. By 2023, the FPSO Firenze set sail from Dubai and enabled the commencement of oil and gas production offshore Ivory Coast. The project is being developed in three phases, the first of which comprises production through the Belaine FPSO, which has a capacity of 15,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 25 million cubic feet per day (mscf/d) of gas. Production started in 2023. The second phase – expected to commence by the end of 2024 – will increase production to 50,000 bpd and 70 mscf/d while the third – slated for 2025 – will further boost output to 150,000 bpd and 200 mscf/d.

Baleine is also set to be Africa’s first net-zero upstream oil development regarding Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Utilizing innovative technology, the project minimizing environmental footprint, with residual emissions offset through various in-country initiatives. Specifically, in partnership with the Ivorian government and humanitarian organization AVSI, PETROCI is implementing a stove distribution program which eliminates the need for wood-fired cooking solutions. The program aims to reach up to one million people over the next decade, setting a standard for clean cooking solutions in Africa.

Beyond Baleine, PETROCI is collaborating with various IOCs and independent E&P firms to accelerate exploration in Ivory Coast. In March 2024, PETROCI along with its partner Eni made a discovery in Block C1-205 – named Calao. The Calao discovery suggest reserves ranging from 1 to 1.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Additionally, the NOC signed a PCS with Ice Oil&Gas for offshore block CI-705 last November, granting Ice Oil&Gas a seven-year exploration campaign with an investment of at least $40 million in hydrocarbon exploration. Moreover, E&P company Murphy Oil signed PSCs with the NOC for five Ivory Coast blocks, including shallow and deep offshore water areas, further underscoring PETROCI’s commitment to expanding the nation’s hydrocarbon potential.

“PETROCI’s strides in advancing oil and gas exploration in Ivory Coast not only exemplify the important role of NOCs but also underscores its impact on the broader West African energy landscape. Its collaboration with SONAP and ongoing projects like the Baleine field development demonstrate a commitment to leveraging expertise and enhancing regional partnerships to drive socio-economic growth,” states NJ Ayuk Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, the PETROCI delegation will showcase the company’s ongoing projects, including expansions in storage facilities and improvements in transportation routes for petroleum products. The event will serve as a pivotal platform for engaging with industry leaders, financiers and government officials to further its mission of strengthening Ivory Coast’s role in Africa’s energy landscape.

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