In a ceremony held on September 17, 2026, at the Boundiali prefecture, the director regional of hydraulics, sanitation, and hygiene, Oyaraht Arthur Armand, presented the Brigade de l'hydraulique, de l'assainissement et de la salubrité (BHAS) to the local population. The event was presided over by the prefectural corps and attended by local leaders and forces. The BHAS aims to promote hygiene and protect the environment by enforcing regulations and penalizing infractions.
The BHAS was established on July 17, 2026, in Boundiali, as part of a broader effort to improve environmental conditions in the region. According to Oyaraht, the brigade's primary objective is to educate the population on good environmental practices and promote a healthy living environment. The director regional emphasized that the BHAS is not an instrument of repression but rather a tool for social cohesion.
The BHAS is tasked with combating visual, olfactory, and noise pollution, as well as addressing the illegal dumping of domestic wastewater, poor waste management, and unauthorized occupation of public spaces. The brigade will conduct regular inspections to identify infractions and enforce the Code de l'Hygiène et de la Salubrité. Oyaraht invited the local population to view the BHAS as a partner in promoting a clean and healthy environment.
The presentation of the BHAS was attended by local authorities, including the third deputy mayor, Dembélé Adama, who expressed his gratitude and commitment to supporting the brigade's efforts. The secretary general of the Boundiali prefecture, Alain Djédjé, welcomed the initiative and urged the local population to cooperate with the brigade to avoid sanctions.
The director regional of hydraulics, sanitation, and hygiene emphasized that the BHAS is part of a broader strategy to improve the quality of life in the Bagoué region. The brigade will work to promote a culture of hygiene and sanitation, and to protect the environment and public health.
The launch of the BHAS is seen as a significant step towards improving environmental conditions in the Bagoué region. The brigade's efforts are expected to contribute to the region's development and promote a healthy living environment for its inhabitants.
The BHAS is one of several initiatives aimed at addressing environmental challenges in Côte d'Ivoire. The government has emphasized the importance of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development, and the BHAS is part of a broader effort to achieve these goals.
Key points
- The Côte d'Ivoire government has established a brigade to enforce hygiene and sanitation rules in the Bagoué region.
- The brigade aims to promote good environmental practices and protect the environment by enforcing regulations and penalizing infractions.
- The launch of the brigade is seen as a significant step towards improving environmental conditions in the region.
