The SAFO annual conference was held in Abidjan from December 6 to 8.

Before the start of the conference, a working day for the AMCC with the French-speaking teams was organized at the AZALAI hotel.

After Prof Fanny and Dr Desjardins welcomed the participants, the meeting addressed a variety of topics:

RB Program 2019-2028: where are we after almost five years -Prof Fousseyni Traoré 

9:35-9:45 a.m.: Raising awareness of early diagnosis of RB in Côte d’Ivoire: “30-second challenge” -Prof Rokia Bereté, Mr Jean Marie Kouamé

9:45-10:05 a.m.: Late diagnosis of RB: Research protocol on the causes of late diagnosis. -Prof Paule Aida Ndoye Roth

10:35-10:55 a.m.: RB in sub-Saharan Africa: strong involvement of ophthalmologists in multidisciplinary care as a key factor for success. -Prof Fatou Sylla

10:55-11:15 a.m.: Scientific publications on RB in sub-Saharan Africa: current situation, challenges, and opportunities. -Prof Vonor Kokou

11:15-11:45 a.m.: Continuation of the RB program after 2024: each country's vision for the next five years.Healthcare network, parents' association, relations with the Ministry of Health, early diagnosis, and publications -Dr Laurence Desjardins

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Five-year RB project: the example of Senegal

2:00-2:45p.m.: Roundtable discussion on "the realities on the ground" of RB enucleation: reminder of its place in the treatment protocol and practical discussions. -Prof Paule Aida Ndoye

2:45-3:30p.m.: Conservative treatment of RB in sub-Saharan Africa: equipment, recruitment of eligible cases, and on-site support for new experts. What does the future hold for the AMCC network? -Dr Adam Diori

3:30-4:00 p.m.: Retino web conference: review since its implementation and thoughts on the future within the AMCC network. -Dr Laurence Desjardins

The next day began with the recording of 30-second challenge videos for the early diagnosis of retinoblastoma at the exhibition.

A prize for the best videos was awarded to the winners at the end of SAFO by Prof Fatou Sylla.

On December 6, a retinoblastoma symposium on healthcare networks was also held.