His Excellency Othmane EL FERDAOUS, who recently arrived in the country, received His Excellency de VIVIES at the Moroccan residence in Abidjan. The Moroccan ambassador was well acquainted with the Order of Malta’s activities in Morocco and expressed his desire to support us in our efforts.
The Feast of St. John the Baptist was traditionally celebrated at St. John the Baptist Hospital on June 24. Several representatives from government ministries and diplomatic missions, as well as partner companies, attended this event, which is highly representative of the Order in Côte d’Ivoire. Following a Mass celebrated in St. Isabelle Chapel, a cocktail reception brought all the guests together with the hospital staff and its choir. A tour of the hospital facilities was then organized for the various institutions.
His Excellency VIVIES had the opportunity to meet with his British counterpart, His Excellency John MARSHALL. He is very familiar with the Order—which he encountered while serving in Guinea and Dakar—as well as with the Order of St. John ; he is closely following the activities carried out in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly along the highway used by various oil distribution companies.
Thanks to the hospital’s new director of external relations, an initial working meeting was held with MEDLOG’s CEO, Mr. Roland KOUADIO, who was accompanied by several colleagues, including Dr. Ohiri Florence ZEREDJI, the company’s chief medical officer. Discussions focused on providing support to the hospital as part of the Group’s CSR initiatives and arranging a visit in the coming weeks.
