Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
04/12/2025
Visit to the Italian Ambassador
The two ambassadors, H.E. Roberta DI LECCE and H.E. Ambassador de Viviès, discussed coordination among donors in the field of health in Côte d'Ivoire, as well as the possible entry into the Health Club of the new Italian development agency, which recently opened in Abidjan.
04/12/2025
Visit to the Moroccan Embassy
In the absence of the new ambassador, His Excellency Arnaud de Viviès was received by the Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Mr. Abdechakour GUENBOUR. We discussed Morocco's important cooperation with Côte d'Ivoire, visa issues for the Africa Cup of Nations, and the upcoming appointment of the new ambassador.
04/12/2025
Meeting with CMA-CGM local management
The new Managing Director of CMA-CGM in Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Alae RAHMOUNE, received His Excellency the Ambassador of VIVIES, accompanied by the First Secretary. Contact will be established with his CSR manager, and partnership opportunities remain possible in the context of specific promotional events (breast cancer week, Women's Day, etc.), where St Jean-Baptiste Hospital would be supported by this company. A comprehensive presentation of the hospital and its projects has been requested.
04/12/2025
Working meeting at the National Civil Protection Office
The Director General of the ONPCI brought together all his staff, in the presence of His Excellency Ambassador VIVIES and First Secretary Ms. Florence MOREAU, to examine and confirm the support offered by the Italian relief corps of the Order of Malta in the context of natural disaster management. This mission is scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2026.
04/12/2025
Visit by H.E. Carole VAN EYL, Belgian Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, to St Jean-Baptiste Hospital
On December 26, the Belgian Ambassador and his family visited the hospital. In addition to the presentation of the organization and a complete tour of the premises, opportunities for partnerships seem possible with Belgian companies located near the hospital site, but perhaps also with the Belgian Association of the Order of Malta; avenues for exploration remain open in this area.
04/12/2025
Visit by His Excellency Bernard de Gerlache, former ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Ivory Coast, to St Jean-Baptiste Hospital
Count Bernard de Gerlache visited St Jean-Baptiste Hospital on December 26, accompanied by his family, including the Belgian Ambassador to Ivory Coast, HE Carole VAN EYL. As ambassador during the major decisions to create the hospital in the 2010s, Bernard de Gerlache was able to appreciate the hospital's organization, presented by the deputy director general, Mr. Kouassi Kouadio, Dr. Ouattara, and Sister Ida, the head nurse. He was able to visit the entire facility and appreciate the merits of its location and involvement in the area.
02/11/2025
Africa Global Logistics
Mr. Arsène YAPI, Director of Communications, reiterated his interest in visiting the hospital and contributing to its smooth operation on existing projects; joint initiatives have already been identified for early 2026.
02/11/2025
Professional Association of Miners of Côte d’Ivoire
A meeting was held at the Association's headquarters, attended by His Excellency Arnaud de VIVIES, Past President (Mr. Nouho KONE), and Executive Director, Mr. Djibril YEO. After a presentation of the Order and its activities, a review was conducted of the potential expectations of a CSR partnership with St Jean-Baptiste Hospital. Following a visit to Bodo, this would involve the provision of equipment and/or financial resources as part of current or future programs.
02/11/2025
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
A meeting was held with the Director of the Italian Agency in Abidjan, Mr. Aldo CERA. This contact will be strengthened upon the arrival of the agency's CSR manager, who has just moved to Abidjan.