Salif Diarra

Local Health Worker since 2002

Satiguila Village, Mali

“As a community health worker, I am always on call. Even when I am away from my village, people continue to ask me for advice.”

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Christiane
6 months

Diaikaridia
9 months

Youssouf
9 months

Maïmouna
4 years

Balla
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Quick Treatment for Mariam

By Salif Diarra on 4.5.12

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It was a rough month for the children here. I saw four small children with malaria, diarrhea and vomiting. The most serious case was a 5-month girl named Mariam. She is the fifth child of the Bagayoko family – she has three sisters and one brother. On Friday evening, Mariam's mother noticed she had a fever and she seemed lightheaded, like she might faint. Mariam refused to breastfeed and she no longer wanted to play with her sisters. Then she started having diarrhea and vomiting. Fortunately, the mother did not wait to come to me for help.

We’re All in the Same Boat When it Comes to Parenting

By Salif Diarra on 3.6.12

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This month, it was my turn to be a concerned parent. My son, Adama, is only 3 years old. And at 10 p.m. one night, he started vomiting profusely. Then he had diarrhea. This went on and on until 5 a.m. Adama always insists on sleeping in my bed, so I cared for him as best I could during those frightening hours. My wife and I couldn’t bring him to the local health center immediately, because it isn’t open at night.

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