Located in the Ouéléssébougou health district, the Community Health Center of the village of Freintoumou, in the Koulikoro Region, bearing the name of Professor Seydou DOUMBIA, has received a significant donation of medical equipment. EN-VIDEO HERE
The donation, which includes an ultrasound machine with four probes (thoracic and cardiovascular, abdominal, pelvic, and vaginal), three medical beds, a delivery table, two medical carts, 1,000 impregnated mosquito nets, and antimalarial drugs, was made by the Issa Yena Association for Mutual Aid, Solidarity, and Education in partnership with the Medical Assistance Association and the University Center for Clinical Research. “We joined forces to make this gesture at the Seydou DOUMBIA Community Health Center (ComHC), to contribute to improving healthcare for the population.”, said Sadio Moussa YENA, Issa YENA Association Representative.
Worth US$ 25305,35, this equipment, which meets the needs expressed by healthcare staff and the Community Health Association (ASACO), should enhance the technical facilities and improve the quality of care. FR-VIDEO HERE
“I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. Last week, we visited with a representative of the Issa YENA Association for Mutual Aid and Education, Professor Sadio YENA. During our discussions, the medical staff told us about the equipment they need.”, expressed Prof. Doumbia DOUMBIA, Homonym/Director of the UCRC.
According to Dr. Abderahmane DICKO, Chief Medical Officer of the Ouéléssébougou Health Referral Center, “Our needs have been met, and I am truly grateful. Given the density of this health area, which is ranked fifth in the health district, with a high number of women of childbearing age, the multifunctional ultrasound machine that can perform chest, cardiovascular, abdominal, pelvic, and vaginal examinations is a great help to us. Before, all these facilities were only available in the city, but today the village of Freintoumou has them; it’s extraordinary! From now on, healthcare providers will do a great job, and care will be of high quality…”
Like many villages in Mali, Freintoumou has a high incidence of malaria, with more than 75% of cases during the rainy season, particularly at peak times. “Our health area covers eight villages and two hams, with more than 16,300 inhabitants. Out of every ten patients, we record ten cases of malaria. This donation is a real feeling of pride for me, the entire ASACO and all the member villages. We thank the donors and let them know that the equipment will be put to good use.”, said Gaoussou KONE, Chief Medical Officer of ComHC.
Aside from these challenges, ultrasound screening is a real issue for pregnant women in particular. To be able to access it, often at a high cost, they have to deal with over 20 miles of poorly maintained roads. BAMBARA-VIDEO HERE
Laya YALCOUYE, Midwife at the ComHC: “I am very happy with today’s gesture. We really need the ultrasound machine in our ComHC. To have ultrasound tests done, pregnant women from the village had to go to Dialakoroba, which is miles away… Even in emergency cases, they are referred to the Ouéléssébougou Referral Health Center, where results take time and often cost high. This donation will be a great help to the community, especially to us as healthcare workers.”
Soon, all these challenges will be gone in history for the people of Freintoumou and the surrounding area, thanks to the unwavering commitment of Prof Doumbia, which aspires to other successful health initiatives for the benefit of the health area.
“Given the donation made, the future looks really good, and I’m very impressed by the indicators. Indeed, in terms of vaccination indicators, we can see that initially there was a motivation among the population, at the beginning, but the rate eventually dropped. The same is seeing for prenatal consultations. Hence the need to engage in advocacy activities such as community discussions and debates.”, suggested Dr. Issa Souleymane GOITA, Community Doctor.
“My ambition is to make this ComHC a university health center. We would like to train medical students and bring them here, so that they can not only support the medical staff, but also learn about the realities on the ground in order to integrate the experience they acquire into community health management.” Added Prof. Doumbia DOUMBIA, Homonym/Director of the UCRC.
The decision to name the Freintoumou Community Health Center Professor Seydou Doumbia is far from insignificant. It is a sign of gratitude to this world-renowned scientist, who has made the health of communities a top priority through his research and training activities.
Dr. Fousseyni KANE, President of the 7th Cohort of Numerus Clausus/Medical Doctor: “During the 7th cohort of the Numerus Clausus of the Faculty of Medicine and Odontostomatology (FMOS) graduation, we targeted two villages (Freintoumou and Sanabélé) for health activities, such as medicines donation and free medical consultations. It was during these activities that we decided, together with the local authorities, to give the name of Professor Seydou DOUMBIA to this ComHC. At this time, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and was the godfather of our Cohort.”
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