In sub-Saharan Africa, access to specialized cardiovascular care remains very limited. Yet cardiovascular diseases are now the leading cause of mortality worldwide. To address this health emergency, the Monegasque association S.H.A.R.E. has been committed for more than 15 years to training African healthcare professionals. A commitment that recently enabled Dr Abdallahi LAA, a Mauritanian cardiologist, to benefit from advanced training in electrophysiology — a specialty that remains little-known and underdeveloped in the region.

“This training allowed me to acquire new skills that are essential for treating electrophysiological conditions that have so far been poorly managed in my country. It will change the lives of many patients.”
— Dr Abdallahi LAA, electrophysiologist

High-level training made possible through committed cooperation

Electrophysiology, which focuses on cardiac rhythm disorders, requires advanced expertise and access to specialized equipment. Thanks to the logistical, financial, and human support of the S.H.A.R.E. association, Dr LAA was able to follow a complete training program, both in France (at Sainte Musse Hospital in Toulon) and in Tunisia (at La Rabta Hospital in Tunis).

This initiative reflects S.H.A.R.E.’s commitment to going far beyond occasional support: the goal is to train local teams capable of providing long-term, autonomous care on site.

Training to treat patients locally

In many sub-Saharan African countries, patients suffering from cardiac conditions are forced to travel hundreds of kilometers — or even leave the country — to receive appropriate diagnosis or treatment. The creation of local expertise radically changes the situation.

“The objective is clear: to make the National Cardiology Center in Mauritania a reference center for the sub-region.”

It is with this perspective that the association intends to continue its efforts, by supporting the trained professionals in their daily practice, and by organizing on-site missions to strengthen the skills of local teams.

A sustainable and solidarity-based dynamic

Dr LAA’s story is emblematic of a dynamic that combines rigor, knowledge sharing, and solidarity. It shows that with targeted support, high-quality supervision, and effective coordination, it is possible to build a fairer and more autonomous medical future for African populations.

S.H.A.R.E. Monaco reaffirms its commitment to a field-based, humane, and sustainable approach to medicine.

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Testimonial from Dr LAA:

“I would like to express my deep gratitude to the SHARE Monaco team for their support throughout this training. Their constant commitment, responsiveness, and kindness greatly facilitated my journey.

Their ability to handle logistical aspects with flexibility, despite last-minute adjustments, was remarkable.

I am deeply grateful to Dr Hasni, from Sainte Musse Hospital in Toulon, for his generous welcome, the quality of his teaching, and the valuable time he dedicated to me. I am deeply grateful to Dr Hasni, from Sainte Musse Hospital in Toulon, for his generous welcome, the quality of his teaching, and the valuable time he dedicated to me.

A warm thank you to all those who made it possible to extend the training with Prof. Sana Ouali at La Rabta Hospital in Tunis, for her kindness and guidance, as well as that of the entire team.
Finally, I warmly thank all those who ensured, with constant attention, that everything was in place — from administrative follow-up to daily coordination. Their presence and support were as precious as they were motivating.

I express the hope that the SHARE association will continue supporting the development of electrophysiology in Mauritania by organizing on-site missions to train our physicians locally — and why not those from the entire sub-region. This could enable the National Cardiology Center to become a regional reference hub.

With all my gratitude and deepest respect,

Dr Abdallahi LAA
Electrophysiologist – Mauritania”