Senegal to open first public fertility clinic
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Dr. Amadou Doucouré, Director of Maternal and Child Health (DSME) in Senegal, announced the upcoming opening of the country’s first public Assisted Medical Procreation (AMP) center at Dalal Jamm Hospital in Guédiawaye.
He made the announcement during a workshop focused on family planning and infertility care, organized with the Association of Health, Population and Development Journalists (AJSPD).
Along with the main center, Senegal plans to establish secondary AMP facilities in regional areas to increase access to care for couples experiencing difficulty conceiving. Doucouré also explained that the DSME is investing in training healthcare workers, sending professionals to India to gain expertise in infertility treatment.
He emphasized the important role journalists play in providing accurate information and combating stigma surrounding infertility, noting that both men and women can contribute to infertility and that couples often suffer psychological, social, and economic consequences. Eugène Kaly, president of AJSPD, stated his organization intends to improve media professionals’ understanding of infertility and encourage more rigorous reporting on the public health issue. He believes better-informed journalists can help dispel misconceptions and support appropriate infertility care in Senegal.
