Our Identity
A political non-profit association, governed by Law No. 60-315 of September 21, 1960, concerning the organization of clubs, movements, associations, and mutual societies. It carries out its actions in the field of biomedical engineering in Côte d’Ivoire.
ABIO-CI promotes solidarity and mutual aid among its members.
ABIO-CI encourages unity and cohesion among Biomedical Engineers and technicians by adopting a harmonious social and professional life.
ABIO-CI contributes to the development of good practices in biomedical engineering in healthcare structures, with the involvement and integration of resource persons.
ABIO-CI develops, organizes, and manages training and professional events in biomedical engineering.
Our Values
By placing the human being at the heart of its actions, the members of ABIO-CI and its partners uphold the values: Union-Solidarity-Promotion And commit to:
Welcoming every person with benevolence and combating all forms of discrimination;
Contributing to the development of professional skills and the autonomy of members;
Encouraging and supporting the entrepreneurship of members in the field of biomedical technologies;
Strengthening the confidence and leadership of members;
Developing professional ties to promote the inclusion and integration of members and partners.
Our Founding Principles
The vision of ABIO-CI is to promote the development of biomedical engineering in Côte d’Ivoire by implementing its founding values.
To achieve this, ABIO-CI’s actions will focus on four priority areas:
– In the healthcare domain: Involvement in the technological development of the Ivorian healthcare system, improvement of biomedical engineering practices in healthcare facilities, and development of partnerships.
– In the economic domain: Technological monitoring, access to a network of national and international biomedical technology professionals.
– In the societal domain: Serving society and healthcare structures, carrying out public service activities, and protecting people and the environment.
– In the social domain: Social utility, fulfillment of members and partner organizations, and strengthening of professional skills and capacities.