Pediatric Rheumatology in Côte d’Ivoire: Challenges, Training, and Hope – Interview in French
- Marie Frank
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Interview in French with english subtitles.
In this conversation, Dr. Traoré, rheumatologist specialized in pediatric rheumatology at the Bouaké University Hospital in Côte d’Ivoire, speaks with honesty and strength about the realities faced by children living with rheumatic diseases in a low-resource setting. She describes the long and often painful diagnostic journeys, the lack of specialized training, the weight of cultural beliefs, and the daily challenges encountered by families and healthcare professionals alike.
In dialogue with Prof. Michaël Hofer, pediatric rheumatologist in Switzerland and chair of the JIR CliPS network, this interview highlights the urgent need for education, awareness, and international collaboration to improve access to care and build pediatric rheumatology where it is still emerging.
Beyond the medical facts, this exchange is above all a human story — one of commitment, courage, and hope — reminding us that behind every disease is a child, a family, and professionals striving to make a difference.
🎧🎥 Listen to the interview (in French) on YouTube (click below) or Spotify.
This interview is based upon work from COST Action CA21168. COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.
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