Gandiol: 550 people viewed for free

These days, which allowed the distribution of medical glasses, continue until Sunday. They are initiated by the Moving Collective for Equity, Values ​​and Action (COMEWA), in partnership with the '' Gandiol Standing '' association and the support of partners such as Rotary, the World Bank and the World Bank. Red Cross.

According to Pope Ibrahima Bèye, Vice-President of COMEWA, they are organized to "relieve" the people of Gandiol commune. In this way, it is a question of "participating in reducing their health problems", through consultations, free care and donations of medicines. The goal is "to reach 1,200 patients," he said.

'' This locality has already benefited from free medical consultations on other pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, cervical cancer, dermatology, etc. '' he reported.

According to Pope Bèye, COMEWA, led by the former Minister of Health, Awa Marie Coll Seck, works in the social sphere. The aim is "to support communities and vulnerable groups on their economic, health and educational difficulties, in the different regions of Senegal".

Aminata Boye, First Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Ndiébène Gondol, "magnified" these ophthalmic consultations for young people, women and the elderly, who '' suffer from visual problems ''.

'' Health is a competence transferred to local authorities, and such gestures of partners aim to support local authorities in properly addressing people's health concerns '', she pointed out.

The head of the health post of Gandiol commune, Mamadou Dieng, declares that this health facility, with a state nurse and a midwife, "provides medical coverage for the 24,000 inhabitants of the commune '', as well as that of the 5 surrounding villages.

He appealed so that "the commune of Gandiol be endowed with a medical ambulance and enough drugs […]".

APS