Salif Diarra
Local Health Worker
since 2002
Satiguila Village, Mali
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About Salif
53-year-old Salif Diarra has examined and treated Christiane, Diaikaridia, Youssouf, and Maïmouna, helping ensure that each one of them stays healthy in a country where one in five children dies before age 5. For nearly a decade, Salif has been saving the lives of newborns and young children in his native village of Satiguila. Come back regularly for updates from Salif. more...
- Children treated for pneumonia last month 1
- Children treated for malaria last month 2
- Babies born last month 1
- Newborn/child household visits last month 2
- Children vaccinated last month 13
- Children weighed and receiving growth counseling last month 50
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Maïmouna
4 yearsWithout a local health worker in her village, Maïmouna’s mother would need to walk six miles for a medical exam.
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Youssouf
9 monthsYoussouf’s parents learned how to prevent diarrhea and to use treated mosquito nets to keep him safe from malaria.
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Diaikaridia
9 monthsA simple treatment of zinc and oral rehydration solution helped cure Diaikaridia’s debilitating bouts of vomiting and diarrhea.
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Christiane
6 monthsSalif discovered a respiratory infection after examining Christiane, and sent her to the nearest clinic. She's now safe and healthy.
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