Laborex Tchad, part of the CFAO Healthcare group, recently commemorated three decades of shaping Chad’s pharmaceutical landscape. The milestone event highlighted the company’s pivotal role in ensuring reliable access to essential medicines and medical supplies for healthcare facilities nationwide.
Established in 1996, Laborex Tchad has consistently supported Chad’s healthcare system by delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and health centers across major cities like N’Djamena, Moundou, Sarh, Abéché, Bongor, and beyond.
The celebration featured speeches from key figures, including the Chair of the Board, Ms. Ngarmbatina Sou IV, and Mr. Sébastien Roux, Deputy Zone Director of CFAO Healthcare. Ms. Sou IV opened by expressing deep gratitude to Chadian authorities for their unwavering support during Laborex Tchad’s inception and growth. She also acknowledged financial partners, pharmacists, pharmaceutical depots, hospitals, and loyal customers for their trust in the company.
« Choosing Laborex Tchad isn’t about routine—it’s about trust, » she remarked. « Our commitment lies in ensuring the right medication reaches the right place at the right time, for every patient across Chad. »
With visible emotion, she reflected on the company’s journey: « Thirty years is just the beginning. We’re aiming for at least another seventy. »

Mr. Roux, reflecting on his 24 years with CFAO Healthcare, praised Laborex Tchad’s enduring legacy and dynamic leadership under its current director, Ms. Tignocqua. He honored former executives, including Ms. Maria Mion Calvet, and commended the company’s workforce for keeping it vibrant and forward-looking.
« Laborex is a seasoned yet youthful enterprise, driven by its dedicated team, » he noted. He also recognized the Ministry of Public Health for its close collaboration, as well as partner laboratories, banks, and staff for their daily contributions.
« Together, we ensure Chad’s healthcare system receives a steady, dependable supply of pharmaceuticals, » he concluded.
The event closed on a joyful note, with traditional balafon music setting the tone for a memorable celebration.