Hospital De Zone Suru Lere, also known as Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Zone de Suru-Lere (CHUZ-SL), serves as a key healthcare facility in Cotonou. It provides a wide range of clinical, surgical, and emergency services for the district and surrounding neighborhoods. The hospital is involved in teaching and research, in partnership with local universities, and supports regional health initiatives as a referral center. Its mission is focused on delivering quality, accessible, and comprehensive healthcare to all people in the community.

• General Medicine & Internal Medicine

• Surgery: General, emergency, and specialty operations (notably thyroid and ophthalmologic surgery)

• Pediatrics & Neonatology

• Gynecology & Obstetrics

• Ophthalmology

• Cardiology (notably via campaigns and studies)

• Infectious Disease Treatment (notably for HIV/AIDS)

• Preventive Care & Community Health Campaigns

• Participates in national and regional quality improvement programs

• Offers universal, equitable access to care

• Regular staff training and performance reviews

• Engagement in infection control and scientific research on hospital practices

• Vision: To be a leading facility for quality, accessible, and effective healthcare delivery in Cotonou and serve as a benchmark for teaching hospitals in Benin.

• Mission: Commit to improving community health through comprehensive care, ongoing training, and partnership with local and international health stakeholders.