The verdict in three sentences
A mid-sized private clinic in Dakar should budget 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 FCFA excluding tax (about EUR 3,050 to 7,620) for a credible website, and 600,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA more for online booking that patients actually use. The diaspora and companies with insurance contracts decide on three criteria: named specialists, visible equipment and response time. Any collection of health data falls under Law 2008-12 and requires a filing with the CDP, which must be included from the quote stage.
Three project levels and their 2026 prices
The right level depends on your goal: being found, filling specialists' calendars, or retaining patients and corporate clients.
| Element | Website only | Website and booking | Website and patient portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages (specialties, doctors, equipment) | 15 to 25 pages | 20 to 30 pages | 25 to 40 pages |
| English version (diaspora, expatriates) | Optional | Included | Included |
| Booking by specialty | No | Yes, with SMS reminders | Yes, with Wave or Orange Money deposit |
| Companies and insurers area | Form | Form and agreements list | Portal with claims tracking |
| Online lab results | No | No | Yes, secure access |
| Indicative price | 2,000,000 to 2,800,000 FCFA | 3,200,000 to 4,300,000 FCFA | 5,000,000 to 8,500,000 FCFA |
| Timeline | 6 weeks | 7 to 8 weeks | 9 to 14 weeks |
The booking module alone costs 600,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA depending on the number of practitioners, sync with the clinic's management software and SMS sending (about 15 to 25 FCFA per SMS). Secure hosting costs 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA per month, and maintenance 75,000 to 120,000 FCFA per month for a site that collects data.
Compliance: Law 2008-12, CDP and medical ethics
In Senegal, health data is sensitive data under Law 2008-12. Processing it generally requires an authorisation request to the Personal Data Protection Commission (CDP), secure hosting and clear patient information. The Medical Code of Ethics also forbids commercial advertising by doctors: the site must inform, not sell.
| Requirement | What it means on the site | Indicative cost or delay |
|---|---|---|
| CDP filing | File describing the processing (bookings, results) | 2 to 6 weeks of review |
| Explicit consent | Unticked checkbox, stated purpose | Included in development |
| Encryption | HTTPS, encryption at rest for the portal | 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA |
| Access to results | Strong authentication (SMS code) | 300,000 to 700,000 FCFA |
| Legal notice and privacy policy | Drafted for Senegalese law | 150,000 to 300,000 FCFA |
| Medical communication | No cure promises, no aggressive price comparisons | Review by the medical director |
| Retention period | Automatic purge of unconverted requests | Configuration included |
A compliant site also reassures insurers and companies: their HR directors increasingly ask where their employees' data is stored.
What convinces the diaspora and companies
A diaspora patient in Paris or Montreal arranging surgery for a parent in Dakar compares clinics on their phone. They look for specialists' names and backgrounds, photos of operating theatres and rooms, insurance agreements, a WhatsApp number that answers within 2 hours, and a price estimate per procedure. Companies want a dedicated page: agreements, annual check-ups, occupational health, a single contact.
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Dr Ndiaye runs a 40-bed clinic in Dakar (Point E). He invests 3,800,000 FCFA in a bilingual website with booking for 8 specialties. Before the project, the clinic received 15 diaspora enquiries a month. Six months later, it receives 45, of which 20% turn into a consultation or procedure: 9 patients instead of 3. With an average basket of 450,000 FCFA, the 6 extra patients represent 2,700,000 FCFA of monthly revenue. The site pays for itself in under two months, and the switchboard saves about 25 hours of calls a month thanks to online booking.
FAQ
How much does a clinic website in Dakar cost in 2026?
Plan 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 FCFA (EUR 3,050 to 7,620) depending on page count, English version and booking. A patient portal with online results reaches 5,000,000 to 8,500,000 FCFA.
Does the site need to be declared to the CDP?
As soon as it collects health data (reason for visit, results), a CDP filing is required. Allow 2 to 6 weeks of review and start the file at the beginning of the project.
Can patients pay a deposit online?
Yes, via Wave, Orange Money or card. Fees range from 1% (Wave) to about 2.9% (card), and deposits cut no-shows by 30 to 50%.
Why an English version for a clinic in Dakar?
Expatriates, NGOs and part of the diaspora browse in English. It adds 400,000 to 900,000 FCFA to the project and widens the reach to international companies.
How long until the site goes live?
From 6 weeks for a website only to 9 weeks with booking. The timeline depends mostly on collecting doctor profiles and photos.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your specialties, number of practitioners and targets (diaspora, companies, insurers): we will price a site compliant with Law 2008-12, from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 FCFA, delivered in 6 to 9 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
