SEN-CSU and UNAMUSC reaffirm their commitment to building a renewed partnership in service of the people

Through an exchange and harmonization meeting held on November 10, 2026, in Dakar, the National Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SEN-CSU) and the National Union of Community Mutuals (UNAMUSC) of Senegal reaffirmed their commitment to renewing constructive collaboration. This initiative aims to leverage the experience of the mutual movement, clarify the responsibilities of the various stakeholders, and strengthen equitable access to healthcare for the population.

The consolidation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Senegal necessarily requires dialogue, complementary interventions, and the mobilization of all stakeholders involved in protection against the risk of disease. It was in this spirit that the General Directorate of SEN-CSU hosted a meeting for exchange and harmonization on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with a delegation from UNAMUSC, led by its president, Mr. André Demba Wade.

Chaired by Mr. Moustapha Cissé, Director General of SEN-CSU, in the presence of Mr. Djibril Faye, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, this meeting provided a privileged framework for dialogue on the current challenges of CSU and the prospects for strengthening relations between the Agency and mutual organizations.

At the heart of the discussions was a widely shared conviction: the challenges of protection against the risk of illness cannot be sustainably met without close collaboration between public institutions and local stakeholders. In this regard, representatives of UNAMUSC highlighted the historical contribution of health insurance cooperatives to the development of health coverage in Senegal, particularly due to their local presence, their understanding of community realities, and their close ties with the population.

For its part, the SEN-CSU reaffirmed that the institutional and organizational reforms undertaken are in no way intended to exclude health insurance funds from the national system. Rather, they respond to a need to improve the system's efficiency, clarify responsibilities, and better coordinate interventions, while respecting the existing regulatory framework. The role of health insurance funds thus remains crucial in building a universal health coverage system that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to citizens.

Particular attention has been paid to the new responsibilities entrusted to the SEN-CSU under the Social Security Code, notably the management of the mandatory health insurance scheme for self-employed and similar workers, as well as the medical assistance scheme. These developments open up new avenues for collaboration and call for concerted reflection on how departmental health insurance funds can be involved.

Beyond the institutional and technical issues addressed, this meeting reflects a shared desire to overcome past misunderstandings and prioritize the common good. Above all, it serves as a reminder that the CSU (Universal Social Contract) is a collective endeavor that demands trust, responsibility, and the contribution of every stakeholder.

For SEN-CSU and UNAMUSC, the challenge now is to transform this renewed desire for cooperation into concrete actions, for the benefit of the populations, particularly those who still face difficulties accessing health services.