Moustapha Cissé, the newly appointed director general of Senegal's Universal Health Coverage Agency (SEN-CSU), has outlined his vision for the agency, emphasizing the importance of efficiency and transparency in healthcare service delivery. He made these remarks during a handover ceremony with his predecessor, El Hadji Séga Guèye. Cissé aims to ensure that every franc invested by the state and its partners translates into effective care for the Senegalese population.
Cissé highlighted the significance of being aware that behind every file treated and every procedure implemented, there are people, families, and communities expecting effective services from the institution. He noted that his appointment coincides with a period of profound transformation for SEN-CSU, which must complete its transition to become a primary insurer. This involves more than just distributing health insurance cards; it requires rigorous and deeply human engineering.
The new director general has outlined a roadmap for SEN-CSU, focusing on several strategic axes, including proximity, trust, modernization, a culture of results, and partnerships to offer quality services to populations. He emphasized that his approach will be based on transparency, equity, result-oriented evaluation, and permanent social dialogue. Cissé views health coverage as a civic duty that concerns all social strata without exception.
Cissé's predecessor, El Hadji Séga Guèye, reflected on his tenure, marked by efforts to restore trust with healthcare structures. He mentioned working to clear a debt of 11 billion FCFA to reestablish a positive relationship with hospitals, with which SEN-CSU has 1600 agreements. Under his leadership, SEN-CSU settled 120 million FCFA with pharmacies and signed agreements with 365 pharmacies.
Guèye handed over an institution with achievements, strengths, and challenges, and expressed confidence in Cissé's expertise and experience to consolidate SEN-CSU's gains. He encouraged Cissé to implement his vision while building on existing foundations, prioritizing populations still facing difficulties accessing healthcare services.
Cissé's ambition for SEN-CSU is built around ensuring the continuity of healthcare services through effective and transparent management. He aims to work closely with all stakeholders to achieve this goal, recognizing the commitment of SEN-CSU's workers. The new director general's approach is expected to bring significant improvements to healthcare delivery in Senegal.
As Cissé assumes his new role, he faces the challenge of addressing existing difficulties in accessing healthcare services for some populations. His roadmap and strategic axes are expected to guide SEN-CSU in meeting these challenges and improving the overall quality of healthcare services in Senegal.
Key points
- Moustapha Cissé outlines his vision for SEN-CSU, emphasizing efficiency and transparency.
- Cissé's predecessor, El Hadji Séga Guèye, highlights achievements and challenges.
- SEN-CSU aims to become a primary insurer, providing quality healthcare services to all Senegalese populations.
