FOHSEN Takes Steps to Promote Universal Health Coverage
This week, FOHSEN is celebrating the launch of its Health Insurance Initiative in Senegal’s Kaffrine region. The initiative ensures that enrolled beneficiaries from 100 households, or 300 individuals, are entitled to receive a broad package …
Our second class of ambassadors are here. Lets meet them!
The Foundation for a Healthier Senegal is excited to welcome our second class of Ambassadors who are based across four continents and bring a diverse set of experiences to the FOSHEN family. The goal of …
Menstrual Hygiene Day
On May 28th, FOHSEN highlighted Menstrual Hygiene Day, by hosting a conversation with Candice ChIrwa, a South Africa-based menstruation activist about the taboos surrounding menstrual health and to shed light on the efforts being taken to improve the experience of menstruators around the world.
FOHSEN FAMILY SPOTLIGHT: MEET MARIE HAIDARA
For our next feature, we will highlight a member of the FOHSEN Family: Marie Haidara I am an MBA graduate from Mali, currently living in Morocco. I have previously worked in Marketing/Communications and currently work …
Segal Family Foundation and FOHSEN Announce Partnership
Dakar, Senegal, March 18th 2022—FOHSEN announced today a new partnership with American Philanthropy, Segal Family Foundation, to support the development and increase of essential health services around rural communities in Senegal. FOHSEN and Segal will …
Building With Nganda
FOHSEN Ambassadors meeting with local Nganda leaders and medical workers to discuss the community’s needs and path towards more accessible healthcare. By: Fatou Sow & Brendan Csaposs On July 24th, 2021, FOHSEN ambassadors from around …
Senegal: Among Select Group for Vaccination Hub in Africa
By Christa Ishimwe As of June 22nd, 2.6 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered globally (Our World in Data, 2021). While 34 per 100 doses have been administered per person in the …
FOHSEN FAMILY SPOTLIGHT: MEET CARA CLASE
For our next feature, we will highlight a new member of the FOHSEN Family: Cara Clase! Cara is a native Ohioan that is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the …
FOHSEN Moves Forward with New Maternity Clinic
Starting this Spring, FOHSEN will take a huge step towards closing the Senegalese health gap and begin to construct Nganda’s first Maternity Clinic. Consulting with architectural designer Habib B., FOHSEN has landed on a final …