"Treat First, Pay Later": Romuald Wadagni's New Strong Measure

Less than two weeks after his inauguration, Benin's new president Romuald Wadagni announced an exceptional allocation of one billion CFA francs to public health facilities. The measure aims to provide hospitals with medical supplies to intervene immediately in life-threatening emergencies, without waiting for payment. The goal is to prevent access to emergency care from being delayed by financial considerations, a common issue in several African countries. Wadagni, elected on April 12 with over 94% of the vote, aims to give a social dimension to his mandate, but the sustainability of the system remains a challenge.