Ioba: The Action Diaspora Dano (ADD) association has taken a significant step to combat child malnutrition in the province of Ioba by donating essential food supplies to the Nutritional Recovery and Education Center (CREN) of the CMA in Dano. The donation ceremony took place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and was presided over by Denis Zanré, the prefect and president of the special delegation of the commune of Dano, in the presence of beneficiaries.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the coordinator of Action Diaspora Dano, Batamaka Somé, detailed that the donation includes 5 tons of rice, 50 kilograms of fish, beans, small millet, corn, oil, and a thousand balls of soumbala. Somé praised the initiative of the health workers at the CREN of the Medical Center with Surgical Antenna (CMA) of Dano, aimed at addressing food insufficiency among malnourished children and their mothers. The ADD responded to a request for support, making a substantial contribution to aid these vulnerable groups.

Dr. Dayaissé
Renaud, head of the CMA of Dano, expressed satisfaction at the sight of the stocked food supplies. Somé emphasized the importance of children as the future of the country, noting that their plea for assistance was positively received by several organizations, including the reception commission for the management of donations of the presidency. The donors expressed their hope that the supplies would be used effectively for the children and their mothers, allowing healthcare staff to focus on treatment.

The ADD coordinator officially handed over a sample of the food to the PDS of Dano, who then entrusted it to Dr. Palinguéwindé Renaud Dayaissé for distribution to the malnourished children at the CREN. Denis Zanré, head of the commune, highlighted the importance of this gesture as a demonstration of the diaspora’s commitment to their community, recognizing it as an act of fraternity and solidarity.

Dr. Dayaissé noted the high incidence of malnutrition in Ioba, the highest in the South-West region, and the capa
city of the Dano CREN to accommodate 40 children per month. He identified nutrient deficiency as a cause of severe acute malnutrition, with a dropout rate of 4.4% in the first half of the year due to a lack of food support for the mothers. The diversified food donation is expected to provide much-needed relief and support for their recovery.

Dr. Dayaissé also appealed for volunteers to help replace worn-out mattresses in the pediatrics and CREN of the CMA in Dano. Mothers like Christelle Somda and Amsétou Barry expressed heartfelt gratitude, acknowledging the life-saving impact of the ADD’s contribution on their children’s health and recovery.