Senegal News News Senegal » Health: Senegal's 'schools for husbands' aim to shift gender roles and keep mothers from dying
DAKAR, Senegal — On a recent evening in Senegal 's capital of Dakar, an imam named Ibrahima Diane explained to a group of men why they should be more involved in household chores. “The Prophet himself ...
News Senegal » Health: Senegal health minister sacked after babies die in hospital fire
Eleven new-born babies die in fire at neonatal section of regional hospital in Senegal DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal President Macky Sall on Thursday sacked his health minister, Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr, a ...
News Senegal » Health: A Pandemic Silver Lining in Senegal
On a late April afternoon, the Ngor Health Center in Dakar, Senegal, is serene. Sunlight spills through architectural gaps in the ceiling and lush plants line cream-colored corridors. In a patient ...
News Senegal » Health: Senegal steps up Rift Valley Fever response
Senegal has launched a nationwide, multisectoral response to tackle a growing outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF), warning affected communities against risky self-medication. Subscribe to our ...
News Senegal » Health: Senegal Health Minister Sacked After Deadly Hospital Fire: Public TV
Senegal's President Macky Sall fired his health minister on Thursday, a day after 11 newborn babies died in a hospital fire blamed on an electrical short circuit.
News Senegal » Health: US aid returns to Africa as Senegal signs onto $12.6B health deal as 26th nation
Senegal has become the 26th nation globally - and the 21st in Africa to sign onto a $12.6 billion U.S.-backed health initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and expanding access to ...
News Senegal » Health: Health District of Kedougou
The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 178 applied, health, natural and social sciences journals, across many different publishers, chosen by an independent group of researchers. The ...
News Senegal » Health: Unlocking Domestic Resources: Senegal Eyes Diaspora Remittances to Close Health Financing Gaps
DAKAR, Senegal — Diaspora remittances could become one of Africa’s most powerful instruments for financing public health, according to findings from a landmark civil society dialogue held across Thiès ...