Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, Governor of the Tahoua Region, visited the various departments of the Regional Hospital Center (CHR) in Tahoua on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The visit aimed to assess the hospital's operations and examine the working conditions of its staff. This full tour by the Governor of the Tahoua Region sought to gain direct insight into the daily functioning of the facility and to engage with the personnel who provide critical healthcare services to the community. The objective was to inquire about the overall functioning of the CHR and the specific working conditions of its agents.
Tour of Facilities
The Governor's tour commenced at the construction site designated for a new nephrology department within the hospital grounds. This initial stop allowed Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa to observe the progress of a key development project intended to enhance specialized medical care in the region. Officials stated that the construction works for this department are progressing normally, indicating that the project is on track to provide important new services. Following this, the delegation proceeded to the hospital's scanner room, marking the second stop on the visit. It was noted that the scanner located in this room is not yet operational, due to logistical problems. This observation noted a critical area where intervention might be needed to ensure the facility's diagnostic capabilities are fully utilized. The Governor also inspected the morgue's hearse as part of his full assessment of the facility's infrastructure and services, underlining the importance of all aspects of hospital operations, including those related to end-of-life care. His direct observation of these various sites provided a firsthand understanding of both the achievements and the challenges faced by the Regional Hospital Center.
Accompanying Officials
Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa was accompanied by several key officials during his visit to the Regional Hospital Center in Tahoua. The delegation included the Secretary General of the Governorate and Delegate Administrators from the City of Tahoua. Their presence showed the administrative support for the hospital's operations. Also present were members of the CCR (Comité Consultatif Régional) and various regional officials from the FDS (Forces de Défense et de Sécurité). The involvement of these diverse officials, including the Secretary General of the Governorate and the Delegate Administrators of the City of Tahoua, alongside the members of the CCR and regional FDS officials, demonstrated a multi-sectoral approach to evaluating the hospital's status. Their presence showed the collaborative nature of the assessment, involving both administrative and security leadership in the review of the hospital's operations and staff conditions, reflecting the broader governmental commitment to public health infrastructure.
Governor's Directives
Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, Governor of the Tahoua Region, issued specific instructions regarding the maintenance of hospital facilities. The Governor directed the Delegate Administrator of the City of Tahoua to ensure the proper upkeep of the morgue's only hearse. This directive followed his inspection of the vehicle, which is a critical component of the hospital's services. The instruction shows the Governor's focus on operational readiness and the condition of essential infrastructure within the Regional Hospital Center. The maintenance of the hearse is vital for the dignified handling of deceased individuals and the overall functioning of the hospital's mortuary services in Tahoua. This specific instruction regarding the hearse maintenance notes the Governor's attention to detail and his commitment to ensuring that all aspects of the hospital's services, even those often overlooked, are functioning optimally. His engagement with the facility's infrastructure and staff conditions during the visit aimed to identify areas for improvement and to reinforce the importance of providing high-quality healthcare services to the population of the Tahoua Region.
