The whole story of this project started already during a long-term oriented program, that the African German Health Association e. V. implemented on behalf of the Special Initiative „Decent Work for a Just Transition“ (Invest for Jobs) between 2021 and 2023 with the mission to strengthening the digital and physical infrastructure in Senegal. Under the Invest for Jobs brand, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has put together a package of measures to support German, European and African companies in investment activities that have a high impact on employment in Africa. The Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” offers comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers. Click here for more information about the project completed in 2023.
Furthermore, the African German Health Association has already collaborated with the Senegalese Ambassador to Germany on health projects in Senegal. Based on activities with GIZ and the Senegalese Ambassador to Germany, the construction of a maternity clinic in Donaye Taredji, a village in the Podor Department of the Saint-Louis Region, was initiated. The Bayerische Staatskanzlei (Free State of Bavaria) is supporting the project by providing training for local healthcare personnel, who will also work at the new maternity clinic, offering much-needed healthcare services for women in the village and surrounding areas. This project is also supported by GIZ.
Campaign Video in French language
Campaign Video in Pulaar
A large-scale project will be implemented in the Donaye-Taredji of Senegal from 2024 to 2025. It consists of three pillars:
- Awareness Campaign
- Training for Clinical/Non-Clinical Personnel
- Planning and Consutruction of a Maternity Clinic
Project Site & Scope
The remote area of Donaye Taredji, in the north of Senegal, was selected hand in hand with the collaboration of the Ministry of Health and the engagement of the Senegalese Ambassador to Germany. The scope of the project? Building a Maternity Clinic paired with awareness campaign for pregnant woman and (clinical) trainings for healthcare staff in maternity services for the upcoming clinic.
The Awareness Campaign
The African German Health Association developed educational materials for expectant mothers about important aspects up to childbirth and in postnatal care. Promotional materials such as t-shirts, flyers and an informative video has been developed to aid the campaign which considered the local language in Taredji (Pulaar) and the French national language.
Training for Clinical Personnel
Dedicated trainings are organized for clinical personnel which are planned to be working within the newly planned maternity clinic. Also, personnel from the surrounding area is invited to maximize the benefit for the region. The training scope encompassed an introductory training to the management and maintenance of (medical) equipment, infection prevention and control and knowledge for postnatal care.
The Maternity Clinic
The heart of this project is the construction of a Maternity Clinic:
- 1 floor, 200 m² of gross Area
- Antenatal care for pregnant women from conception to delivery
- Assessment, management of labour, delivery and post-delivery observation of mothers
- Postnatal care of mothers
- Neonatal care of newborn
- Public sanitation room
With this facility we support upcoming mothers in Taredji and the surrounding villages by offering services for prenatal screening, deliveries and postnatal care.
Click here to download the campaign flyer.
In the Media
The project already receives great attention:
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