2022 Medical Trip Video
MEDICAL TRIP TO SENEGAL 2022
This video is a summary of our 2022 medical trip to Senegal. We were able to see 427 patients in 4 days, we donated multiple supplies and equipment as well as over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, allergy medications, tums, eye drops, ear drops, diabetic oral medications, blood pressure medications, etc. We donated 4 hospital beds and 4 cribs for newborns, a baby warmer, exams tables, exam lamps, chairs, oxygen concentrators, hemoglobin check machine, ultrasound machine, sterilizer, tubings, dressing supplies, scales, etc.
We introduced acupuncture and cupping to the providers and patients, they really liked it, our specialist was able to train the staff with the cupping and left them with some of the equipment to use.
We visited a team center where we donated over 150 reusable hygiene pads to allow girls to continue to go to school during their menstrual periods. We also gave them menstruation bracelets that will allow them to know and be familiar with their menstrual cycles.
We visited the regional hospital around Kanel and donated OTC medications, diabetic and blood pressure medications, as well as pediatric liquid Tylenol and other medical supplies such tubbings, foley bags, dressing supplies, etc.
The cellal team also visited the pediatric cancer center at Dantec hospital, where we donated all of the items from the list provided by their providers. We donated IV Tylenol, steroids, IV fluid, tubings, nausea medications, foley bags, transfusion bags, dressing supplies, etc.
Pictures from 2023 trip
Aaron and I waiting for the team at the airport
Donated toothbrushes
At Dalal Jamm hospital
Donations for Dalal Jamm Pediatric Oncology Department
More donations
Hats
Baby beanies donation
More than 20 authomatic thermometers were donated
With the press discussing the goals for cellal, during the welcoming ceremony.
The team at the Ourossogui hospital, where Cellal has been taking medical supplies and over the counter medications the last 2 years.
Cellal has been supporting the teen center in Kanel the last 5 years. We have been donating hygiene pads that will allow girls to stay in school during their menstrual periods. This year, cellal donated 1 million CFA for the center can promote teenage health and education. We also donated over 200 pads. Here the teenager were demostrating a performance with dance, skits, and showcasing African clothes.
The team getting ready to go to the clinic on the first day.
Taking a horse carriage to the clinic
2023 team Welcoming at the Airport
Meet the 2023 trip team
Meeting with the Medical Director of Dalal Jamm Hospital
Dalal Jamm hospital is a public and a teaching hospital that is interested in connecting with American residency programs through Cellal.
meeting with Kanel authorities in preparation for the 2023 medical trip
I am in Senegal preparing for the 2023 medical trip. I met with the Kanel Mayor, the prefect representative, and the clinic NP to discuss and plan for the medical trip. They are appreciative and expressed their desire to welcome the 2023 medical trip team.
Official meeting with the Kanel Mayor Mamadou Diallo.
We met with the Kanel Mayer Mr. Mamadou Diallo to discuss ways to collaborate with cellal to create sustainable ways to help the women in the Kanel department maintain their health and healthy eating. More to come and we will need support from our donors.
toothpastes and toothbrushes distribution
With the help of her cousins, my daughter Aisha distributed the donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, and some chocolate to the children in the neighborhood and those who were playing soccer on the street, including Talibets (street beggars). They were so excited, and even created a song they called “I got my toothbrush”. We are grateful to all those who contributed (her classmates, her teachers, the teachers at her discovery club, and our family friends). If you want to help provide dental hygiene, please donate on this site at cellal.org.