[Seroprevalence of HIV infection in the context of a mobile counseling and voluntary testing strategy in rural areas of Côte d'Ivoire].

Introduction: In Côte d'Ivoire, HIV testing and counselling has been identified as a priority in the National 2006-2010 AIDS Strategic Plan, which is designed to evaluate the prevalence of HIV in rural areas measured by means of a mobile strategy.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study from 1st April, 2007 to 31st March 2008 in six rural areas of Côte d'Ivoire: Dabou, San Pedro, Abengourou, Tanda, Daloa, and Soubré*. The study population consisted of subjects attending the mobile voluntary counselling and testing units.

[The use of ultrasound to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in a primary care facility in Ivory Coast].

Introduction: In pregnancy care, ultrasound is used to detect pregnancy-related complications. The purpose of this study was to assess the use of ultrasound in monitoring pregnant women in a primary care facility for the purposes of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality.

Patients And Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from February 16, 2009 to April 16, 2009.