Access to healthcare is a fundamental issue for every country, and in Senegal, health insurance is increasingly at the heart of public concerns. In recent years, the country has been striving to strengthen its health coverage system to provide quality care to its...
Today, a large number of Senegalese women give birth at home under extremely difficult conditions. Consequently, the neonatal mortality rate is significant, standing at around 35%. But how can the conditions for these women, for whom giving birth could be fatal, be...
Typhoid fever remains one of the most concerning infectious diseases in various regions of the world, including Senegal. Although largely preventable, its impact is still significant, especially in areas where sanitation infrastructure is inadequate. Every year,...
Hypertension (HTA) is a silent disease increasingly affecting people worldwide, and Senegal is no exception. With nearly 40% of the Senegalese adult population affected, HTA represents a major public health challenge. Yet, this condition often remains ignored or...
Today, diabetes is increasingly impacting the world around us, and Senegal is among the countries with a growing need for insulin. Diabetes is linked to the pancreas’ inability to secrete insulin, the hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. It helps to...