The Zone Sanitaire Djougou is a core health district in the Donga department, covering Djougou, Copargo, and Ouaké communes. It comprises a network of public health centers, community posts, and a district hospital to facilitate primary, secondary, and referral care for a large rural and urban population.

Key priorities of the zone include:

• Public health outreach

• Maternal and child health

• Prevention of communicable diseases

• Community participation and accessibility improvements

• General Medicine: Primary healthcare services for adults and children.

• Pediatrics: Care for infants and children, including immunizations and growth monitoring.

• Maternal and Child Health: Antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, and childbirth services.

• Emergency Medicine: Treatment for acute illnesses and injuries.

• Surgery: Basic surgical procedures and emergency interventions.

• Laboratory Services: Diagnostic testing for various conditions.

• Pharmacy Services: Dispensing of medications and health education.

• Community Health Services: Health education, disease prevention, and health promotion activities.

• Implementation of National and WHO-recommended standards for hygiene, infection prevention, and data management

• Active monitoring and reporting for outbreaks (such as measles)

• Increasing community health worker engagement and training

• Routine assessment of essential drug availability and service coverage

• Vision: To achieve universal, equitable, and high-quality health coverage for all residents of Djougou, Copargo, and Ouaké.

• Mission: Deliver comprehensive, accessible medical care, strengthen community health systems, and improve population well-being through prevention, treatment, and education.