LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire) has announced plans to organize a free mass screening campaign for hepatitis B and C for all its employees as part of its commitment to protecting the health of its workforce.

The announcement was made on Monday, 27 July 2026, by Mrs. Dominique M’Bahia, Director of Social Action at the LONACI Foundation, during the Scientific Days of the Ivorian Network for the Fight against Viral Hepatitis, held at the LONACI Studios “Dramane Coulibaly” in Marcory-Biétry.

The event was held under the theme, “Towards the Elimination of Viral Hepatitis by 2030 in Côte d’Ivoire.”

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Dominique M’Bahia highlighted the importance of hepatitis screening.

“Viral hepatitis is a real public health issue. Professor Fulgence Bataix reminded us that screening saves lives. That is why LONACI has decided to screen all its staff. Knowing one’s status is protecting oneself, protecting others and adopting the right reflexes.”

She also reaffirmed the LONACI Foundation’s commitment to supporting the Ivorian Network for the Fight against Viral Hepatitis through awareness initiatives aimed at encouraging appropriate behaviour in the fight against the disease.

The President of the Ivorian Network for the Fight against Viral Hepatitis, Professor Fulgence Bataix, outlined the benefits of screening.

According to him, individuals who test negative can protect themselves against hepatitis B through a three-dose vaccination that provides protection for at least 30 years. He added that people who are carriers of the virus can benefit from early medical follow-up, prevent complications, and reduce the risk of transmitting the disease to others.

The event concluded with a free public screening session, reflecting the organisers’ commitment to promoting screening as part of the effort to eliminate viral hepatitis in Côte d’Ivoire by 2030.