We are modernizing healthcare services in the Diakhao region, focusing on improving medical care quality and reducing maternal and newborn mortality. Our goal is to enhance treatment standards by renovating rural health centers, purchasing modern medical equipment, and training healthcare staff. A key part of our efforts is also educating communities on proper nutrition for children under five.
Access to healthcare in Senegal is unevenly distributed, with significant disparities between urban and rural areas. Socioeconomic differences further exacerbate the issue, with higher child morbidity and mortality rates in rural regions. Maternal mortality remains alarmingly high, and the leading causes of newborn deaths include prematurity, congenital conditions, and birth complications. Malnutrition affects a large percentage of children, increasing the risk of serious health issues.
Poverty, limited access to clean water and sanitation, low health awareness, and restricted healthcare services contribute to malnutrition and high mortality rates. The Diakhao health center, which handles an average of 105 births per month, struggles with limited space and resources. While women should ideally stay for 48 hours after childbirth, they are often discharged earlier due to lack of available beds.
In partnership with World Vision, we are working to improve medical care and combat child malnutrition, particularly among pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and young children. Our key objectives include reducing maternal and newborn mortality and raising health awareness in local communities.
Thanks to these efforts, health centers in Diakhao now provide improved care for mothers and newborns, while local communities benefit from better health education. Our goal is to continue enhancing medical conditions and increase awareness of child health and nutrition. This initiative will improve pregnancy-related diagnostics, facilitate complicated deliveries, and boost child survival rates.
Senegal
The aim of the project is to improve the health of families in three districts in Senegal by reducing the risk of maternal and newborn mortality, improving nutrition for children under 5 years old, and enhancing the standards of healthcare treatment and facility equipment. The project includes the construction and renovation of rural health centers, training for medical personnel, implementation of medical waste management, and procurement of portable ultrasound machines and ambulances to improve access to medical services.
Duration:
1.06.2024-31.12.2026
Location:
Senegal
Funding:
Polish Aid Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Partner:
World Vision
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