Senegal/Kahi: over 600 people benefit from free medical consultations
On Saturday, some 664 people benefited from free medical consultations for a range of conditions and donated medicines in the commune of Kahi, in the central region of Kaffrine,
We organized a day of free medical consultations for 664 people suffering from various pathologies, followed by donations of medicines.dicaments, in collaboration with the Kahi town council", said Mouhamed Ady Ndao, president of the Kaffrine Assistance Médicale association, which organized the event.
High blood pressure, gastric ulcers, angina and flu syndromes, among other ailments, were the main reasons for consultations, he said.
The aim of the day was to provide medical assistance to vulnerable populations from various localities in the commune of Kahi, he added.
The event was attended by the mayor, El Hadji Aliou Diané, the khalife of Baye Niass in Ndoucoumane, El Hadji Cheikh Ibrahima Bâ, and numerous patients.
In general medicine, 437 people were consulted, 154 in pediatrics, 43 in odontology and 30 in gynecology," he said.cology", said the president of the Kaffrine Assistance Médicale association, adding that all received free medicines.
According to Mouhamed Ady Ndao, medical follow-up of patients, particularly those suffering from high blood pressure, will be ensured.
The mayor of the commune of Kahi, El Hadji Aliou Diané, was delighted with this initiative, which complements the various actions already undertaken by the municipality in the field of health. The mayor of Kahi, El Hadji Aliou Diané, welcomed the initiative, which complements the various actions already undertaken by the municipality in the field of health, which is one of the competencies transferred to local authorities.
Source: aps.sn/
