Road to the Medical Center
Access to healthcare services
Baghere, Senegal
Access to healthcare services
Baghere, Senegal
During the rainy season, reaching Baghere’s only medical center had become impossible: mud, potholes, and debris made the road impassable. Storms and floods destroyed the only road leading to the sole medical facility in the area, making it inaccessible. Pregnant women, sick children, and the elderly were carried on shoulders, facing countless difficulties and dangers.
We built a new dirt road; today, over 12,000 people per year can safely access medical care. A project born from urgency, realized with the participation of the entire community, which today represents a model of resilience, solidarity, and hope.
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— Sane, Baghere (Senegal)
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Enable thousands of people to quickly reach the medical center, reducing health risks and improving intervention times.
Actively engage residents in the construction process, strengthening the sense of belonging and human capital.
Use local resources and techniques to create infrastructure that can be replicated in other contexts.
Ensure timely care for pregnant women, newborns, children, and the elderly, reducing preventable mortality rates.
In response to an emergency situation, Balouo Salo built a new road to guarantee access to the Poste de Santé of Baghere. In a rural context where infrastructure is scarce and rains destroy communication routes, this road represents a vital connection between the population and health services.
Involving 50 local volunteers and promoting a participatory self-building model, the project drastically reduced transport times and risks for patients, improving collective health and fostering a culture of prevention.
The road was constructed using local materials sourced from the surrounding areas, then compacted and stabilized.
Village of Baghere
Municipality of Baghere
Sédhiou Region
Senegal, Africa
When the rains made the road to the medical center impassable, everyone’s health was at risk. Today, thanks to the joint efforts of Balouo Salo, local volunteers, and donors, the community has a safe and accessible road. It is more than infrastructure: it is hope, resilience, and solidarity.
