Senegal is a country in West Africa. It has a population of about 11 million people. The country has the world’s highest life expectancy at birth, at 61 years and it has the second highest GDP per capita in Africa.
The average life expectancy of Senegalese citizens is 62.9 years old and their GDP per capita is $3,700. With its high economic performance, Senegal also ranks first in the world for its number of doctors with more than 150 doctors per 100,000 people and it has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in Africa.
This top 20 hospitals list provides a glimpse into how much work goes into providing healthcare for Senegal’s citizens as well as what some of the most important hospitals are in terms of healthcare provision to residents in Senegal:
Top 20 Hospitals of Senegal are:
1.Hôpital Yalgado Ouédraogo:
Hôpital Yalgado Ouédraogo is the largest hospital in Senegal with more than 1,200 employees. It provides health care to more than 600,000 people.
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Hôpital Yalgado Ouédraogo is located in Dakar on the banks of the Senegal River and has a beautiful view of the city. It has a capacity of more than 2,000 beds and it also offers outpatient services.
The hospital offers a wide range of services for patients such as general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, ENT (ear nose throat), radiology and orthopedics.
2.Hôpital de l’Enfant Maternelle:
The Hôpital de l’Enfant Maternelle of Senegal is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. The Hôpital is a public hospital that provides care for children from birth to age 5.
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The address of the hospital is Rue du Fort-Gouraud, BP 36, Dakar. It is a facility that has been around since 1872 and it has a capacity of 100 beds. The building was designed by French architect François Tournaire and it was built in the neo-classical style.
The location of the hospital makes it accessible to patients in different parts of Dakar and even across the country. It also provides easy access to public transportation as well as being close to major highways and railway stations.
3.Hôpital de la Croix-Rouge:
The Hôpital de la Croix-Rouge is a hospital located in Dakar, Senegal. It is the only hospital in the country. It has been providing quality healthcare services to Senegalese since 1856, when it was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis
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This hospital has a long history of serving people from all walks of life and from all around the world. In addition, it provides emergency and short-term care for patients with HIV/AIDS as well as training for health professionals. Its location makes it ideal for those who are traveling to or living in Dakar.
4.Hôpital Mame-Mondiale:
Hôpital Mame-Mondiale is one of the leading hospitals in Senegal. It was established in 1931 and has been providing health care services to patients for more than 80 years now.
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It is located in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal and it provides services to patients from all over the country. The hospital’s address is Rue du Docteur Mame-Mondiale, Dakar, Senegal. The hospital also has a number of facilities including a maternity ward, an emergency room, a pharmacy and more.
Hôpital Mondiale Hôpital Mame-Mondiale is one of the leading hospitals in Senegalese capital city Dakar. Established in 1931, it has been providing health care services to patients
5.University Hospital, Dakar:
University Hospital of Dakar is a tertiary care hospital based in Dakar, Senegal. It was founded in 1885 and has a total bed capacity of 1,500.
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The hospital has the following address: Rue de la Liberté, P.O. Box 1205, Dakar, Senegal
The University Hospital of Dakar is located at the heart of the city’s medical district near the University of Dakar campus on Rue de la Liberté in downtown Dakar. The hospital is located just north from Place de l’Université and south from Place du 30 Juin on the edge of the “Boulevard du 30 Juin” (30 June Boulevard).
6.Saint-Louis Hospital, Dakar:
Saint-Louis Hospital is a private hospital in Dakar, Senegal. The hospital has been providing quality care since 1877 and is now the largest private hospital in West Africa.
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Saint-Louis Hospital has a total of 471 beds, including 30 intensive care units (ICU), 12 operating theaters, and 22 delivery rooms. Additionally, the hospital offers a variety of medical services such as pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, cardiology and neurosurgery.
The Saint-Louis Hospital also has an outpatient clinic with over 400 beds that provide health care to patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
7.University Teaching Hospital, Kolda:
University Teaching Hospital, Kolda is a public hospital in Kolda, Senegal. It was established in 1973 and it is the only teaching hospital in the region.
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University Teaching Hospital, Kolda of Senegal is a public hospital in Kolda, Senegal. It was established in 1973 and it is the only teaching hospital in the region. It has capacity to admit up to 500 patients at one time and has a total of 645 beds. The hospital provides care for all medical cases including obstetrics, general surgery, internal medicine and pediatrics.
The university teaching hospital has six buildings with a total area of about 240 hectares that houses more than 2,000 staff members as well as 100 doctors who are on duty 24 hours a day. The institution also offers outpatient services for non
8.Université Victor Bérard
The University Victor Bérard of Senegal is located on the outskirts of Dakar, in a neighborhood called Pikine. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of engineering, medicine, applied sciences, humanities and social sciences.
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The university has several facilities that include a library with over one million books and journals, a sports center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and gymnasiums, as well as various laboratories.
The University Victor Bérard of Senegal is based in the city of Dakar in Senegal. It was founded by Senegalese professor Victor Bérard who wanted to create an institution that would provide opportunities for education to all people regardless of their social status or economic background.
9.Laennec Hospital
Laennec Hospital is a public hospital in Dakar, Senegal. It was founded by French physician René Laennec and opened in 1834.
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The hospital is located at Place de Théogène, Dakar and is currently managed by the Ministry of Health. It has 495 beds, with a total of 2,000 employees. The medical staff includes doctors from France and Senegal.
The hospital provides services for general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and psychiatry. The hospital also houses a maternity ward with 60 beds as well as an intensive care unit with 15 beds for neonatal care and other specialties such as cardiology or neurology.
10.Hôpital du Louvre
The Hôpital du Louvre is a hospital in Dakar, Senegal. It is one of the largest hospitals in Africa.
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The hospital has a capacity of 1,200 beds and it offers medical services for all age groups. It also provides services for people with disabilities and complex needs.
This hospital has around 400 doctors, including specialists and general practitioners. It also has around 100 nurses who provide care to patients on an outpatient basis or in the hospital itself.
The Hôpital du Louvre also has its own laboratory, radiology department and pharmacy as well as a blood bank which provide care to patients from all over Senegal at any time of the day or night.
11.Dakar General Hospital (Dakar General Hospital)
Dakar General Hospital is a public hospital that is located in Dakar, Senegal. It was founded in 1878 and it has a total of 984 beds.
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Dakar General Hospital provides tertiary care for the people of Dakar and the surrounding areas. It offers general medical services, surgical services, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics.
The hospital also has an emergency department with 20 beds that can be used for trauma cases from other parts of Senegal or from neighboring countries such as Gambia or Guinea-Bissau.
The main hospital building is located on the Avenue de l’Indépendance in Dakar and it has three floors with an area of 1,500 square meters. It also includes an outpatient clinic that offers medical consultations
12.Saint Anne Hospital
Saint Anne Hospital is the first hospital in Senegal. It was built in 1813 and it still remains as one of the best hospitals in Africa. The hospital has a capacity of 300 beds.
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Saint Anne Hospital is located at Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. The hospital is easily accessible from all parts of Dakar and other cities like Petit-Séhérou, Mbour, Thiès, Kolda and Ziguinchor.
The Saint Anne Hospital has a number of facilities for patients to use such as the emergency room, maternity ward, pediatric ward and laboratory services. There are also many outpatient clinics with doctors available 24 hours a day to help patients who require medical attention outside of the hospital building.
13.University Hospital of Louga
University Hospital of Louga is a public hospital in the city of Louga, Senegal. It is one of the largest hospitals in Senegal and is also one of the most important medical centers in West Africa.
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The hospital has a total area of 45,000 square meters and currently has an estimated capacity of 400 beds. It also offers a wide range of services to patients, including emergency care, surgical care, obstetric care, pediatric care and intensive care.
The University Hospital of Louga provides a wide range of services to patients: emergency care; surgical care; obstetric care; pediatric care and intensive care.
14.University Hospital of Kaffrine
University Hospital of Kaffrine is located in the heart of Dakar, Senegal. It is situated in the city’s central business district between the neighborhoods of Gassant and Lamine Guèye.
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The hospital has a total area of approximately 6,500 square meters and has a capacity for more than 400 patients.
The hospital has two operating rooms, one for general surgery and one for orthopedic surgery. It also has a modern radiology unit with state-of-the-art equipment that offers digital X-ray images as well as CT scans
and ultrasound scans. The radiology unit also serves as an emergency room center with 24/7 onsite doctors available to provide care to patients in need.
15.Diourbel Teaching Hospital
Diourbel Teaching Hospital is a public hospital in Diourbel, Senegal. It has the capacity of 1,000 beds and is located on the outskirts of the city.
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The hospital was founded in 1966 by Dr. Mamadou Diawara and it has undergone several expansions since then to accommodate more patients and provide better services to them.
Diourbel Teaching Hospital is a public hospital in Diourbel, Senegal that was founded in 1966 by Dr. Mamadou Diawara and underwent several expansions since then to accommodate more patients and provide better services for them.
16.Thies Teaching Hospital
Thies Teaching Hospital of Senegal is a newly established hospital in Dakar, Senegal. This hospital has the capacity to provide the best care and treatment for its patients.
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Address: Thies Teaching Hospital of Senegal, Avenue de la Paix, Dakar, Senegal
Location: The building is located in the heart of Dakar’s Central Business District and it’s close to public transportation. The nearest airport is Ménigoute International Airport which is around 45 minutes away from the hospital by car or taxi.
Facilities: The hospital offers a range of services including emergency services and outpatient care.
17.Tambacounda Teaching HospitaL
Tambacounda Teaching Hospital is a teaching hospital located in the city of Tambacounda, Senegal. It was founded on 1st January, 1948, as a public institution with the mission to provide medical care for the people of Senegal.
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Tambacounda Teaching Hospital is located at the heart of this bustling city. The hospital has been built on an area of 1.6 hectares and it provides more than 200 beds and its facilities are fully equipped to meet all medical needs.
The hospital offers high quality medical care to patients who require both inpatient and outpatient services at competitive prices.
18.Mbour Teaching HospiTal
The Mbour Teaching HospiTal of Senegal is a teaching hospital in Senegal. It is located in the city of Dakar and is the largest teaching hospital in West Africa.
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The Mbour Teaching HospiTal of Senegal offers medical services, surgical services, dental services, and laboratory services to patients from all over the world. The hospital has a staff of more than 2,000 doctors and nurses.
The Mbour Teaching HospiTal of Senegal has four operating theaters with a capacity for 300 patients at any given time. It also has a pharmacy that stocks more than 10,000 units per day. There are five wards with beds for 500 patients each. There are also two maternity wards with beds for 100 patients each on site as well as an outpatient clinic that can accommodate up to 600 patients at
19.Hôpital d’Akwa N’Diaw
Hôpital d’Akwa N’Diaw is a hospital in Dakar, Senegal. It was founded in 1948 and it is the first hospital of Senegal.
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The location of Hôpital d’Akwa N’Diaw is at the heart of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The hospital has been located in the heart of Dakar since its foundation. The address is Boulevard de l’Indépendance, and there are many facilities around it.
Hôpital d’Akwa N’Diaw is a public hospital that provides healthcare services to all Senegalese citizens and visitors who need medical care for free or with a small fee.
20.Hôpital Senghor
Hôpital Senghor is a public hospital located in the capital city of Senegal, Dakar. It was founded in 1883 by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a German physician and missionary.
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Hôpital Senghor is a public hospital located in the capital city of Senegal, Dakar. It was founded in 1883 by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a German physician and missionary. The hospital has been providing medical care for over 150 years to the people of Senegal and other African countries who are less fortunate than them.
The services provided by the hospital are free of charge and it is managed by public authorities with no shareholders or shareholders’ rights vested in it (Senghor Hospital Foundation).
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Contents
2.Hôpital de l’Enfant Maternelle.
7.University Teaching Hospital, Kolda.
11.Dakar General Hospital (Dakar General Hospital)
13.University Hospital of Louga.
14.University Hospital of Kaffrine.