The Senegalese Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene (MSHP) has released its 2027 budget plan, outlining strategic orientations, budget programs, and expenditure allocations. The plan was developed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the notification letter of indicative envelopes and the circular on the preparation of the finance law. The report details the ministry's three budget programs: Pilotage, coordination and administrative management; Prevention and health promotion; and Quality healthcare provision.
The MSHP's total budget for 2027 stands at 246.67 billion FCFA, representing a 13.53% increase from the previous year. A significant portion, 86.54%, of the budget will be financed through internal resources. The Quality healthcare provision program will receive the largest allocation, accounting for 49.82% of the total budget, or 122.89 billion FCFA. The Pilotage, coordination and administrative management program will receive 40.12% of the budget.
The budget plan prioritizes personnel expenses, which account for 37.16% of the total budget. The plan also involves the partial reallocation of personnel salaries from establishments to the Directorate of Human Resources. New measures, amounting to 25.73 billion FCFA, will be financed through internal resources and will focus on the contractualization of health agents and motivation bonuses.
The 2027 budget plan also includes significant investments, with 43.48 billion FCFA allocated for projects executed by the State. Of this amount, 31.52 billion FCFA will come from external resources and will be used to fund projects such as NATANGUÉ and the reconstruction of Le Dantec hospital.
The MSHP's budget plan aims to strengthen equitable access to healthcare, governance, and the resilience of the health system. The plan's strategic orientations and budget programs are designed to improve the quality of healthcare services and promote health prevention.
The presentation of the 2027 budget plan is part of the Senegalese government's efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of public finances. The plan will be submitted to the National Assembly for review and approval.
The MSHP's 2027 budget plan reflects the Senegalese government's commitment to prioritizing the health sector and improving the well-being of its citizens. The plan's implementation will be closely monitored to ensure that its objectives are met and that the health system is strengthened.
Key points
- The MSHP's 2027 budget plan totals 246.67 billion FCFA, a 13.53% increase from 2026.
- 86.54% of the budget will be financed through internal resources.
- The Quality healthcare provision program will receive 49.82% of the total budget, or 122.89 billion FCFA.
