Hôpital Saint-Luc is a healthcare institution serving Cotonou and especially its most deprived populations. Established more than 30 years ago by Mgr Isidore de Sousa, the hospital grew from a dispensary into a multi-story facility focused on providing accessible care to those left underserved by state healthcare. Today, St-Luc continues its mission as a faith-based, emergency-ready center, underpinned by ongoing partnerships and humanitarian projects.

• General adult medicine and emergency

• Surgery (including general and basic emergency procedures)

• Pediatrics (ambulatory and inpatient)

• Maternity and neonatal care

• Radiology (standard X-ray; an extension is planned)

• Ongoing expansion and restructuring project: improvement of the emergency department, new radiology and intensive care units, and facility upgrades

• Continuous training for local medical and nursing staff, with visiting experts providing onsite education and skills transfer

• Partnership with international professionals to raise standards in urgent and intensive care

• Vision: To offer quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare—especially for the poor—in accordance with Christian values and community needs.

• Mission: To serve Cotonou’s population by delivering reliable, affordable medical care and investing in both infrastructure and local capacity building for sustainable impact.