Name of the Project
Abomey-Calavi University Hospital.
Location
The project will be located in Abomey-Calavi, in Benin.
Project Owner/s
Benin Ministry of Health.
Project Description
The Abomey-Calavi University Hospital is intended to become the benchmark hospital in Benin. The hospital will comprise more than 40 000 m² on two levels, with 434 beds.
It will include six large hospitalisation units.
The technical platform will include three day hospitals, an accident and emergency unit, a laboratory, medical imaging and radiotherapy centres, as well as nine operating theatres.
The project will also include teaching areas, staff accommodation and a mortuary, as well as medical, catering and technical logistics units.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The contract is valued at €175-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The new hospital will be handed over in 2023.
Latest Developments
The Benin Ministry of Health signed a contract with a consortium led by Bouygues Bâtiment International in June 2020 for the development and construction of the university hospital.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Bouygues Bâtiment International (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
Benin Ministry of Health, email sante.infos@gouv.bj.