Since 2012, Mali has been affected by an unprecedented political, security and food crisis. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), 42% of the Malian population still does not have access to a health structure within 3 miles. No medical structure meets health standards; and 18% of them are not, or partially, functional.

Women and children are the first to be affected by various pathologies, but also by domestic violence. There are currently very few structures for their reception and care.

In Mali, private health facilities are a key component of the country’s economy, and do not guarantee access to care for the most disadvantaged. The few public hospitals are mainly located in the major urban areas.

The Mélodies du Monde Center has several objectives: to facilitate access to some medical care, to promote culture and education by offering literacy courses; and finally, create a space for dialogue for people who are victims of violence. Several principles govern this project: equal access, free access and confidentiality.

Gynaecological-Maternity-Nursery nursing orientation

In Mali, the field of gynecology remains poorly developed. According to a 2014 Croix Rouge report, only 14% of births would be assisted by specialized and qualified personnel, from which the utmost urgency to develop this sector.

°Screening and Prevention orientation: 1 consultation room

The prevention and treatment of STD remains a major challenge for the development of the African continent. HIV is still very much present in Mali. It is therefore necessary to inform and raise awareness of the importance of screening.The various tests will be free within the Sanankoroba center.

°Diabetology and nutritional: 1 consultation room

°Library: 323sq ft + training rooms

°School: 4 classrooms of 431sq ft dedicated to literacy classes – 30 students each class

°Restaurant: 50 to 60 meals capacity

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SANANKOROBA:

Geographical situation:

Sanankoroba, a Malian village

Sanankoroba: this name evokes the story of a brave hunter Bambara, N’Tji Traoré. From his village of Nioko to a better world discovery, he chose, after long days of walking, to pull camp at the foot of a large tree of the African savannah, the «Sanan», from which the name «Sanankoroba»: «at the foot of the big Sanan».

Place on the Main road 7 (RN70 the municipality of Sanankoroba covers a surface of 6,619,804,906 sq ft. It is borderline at East by the municipalities of Mountougoula and Bougoula, at West by the municipality of Niagadina and the river Niger, At North by the municipality VI of the District of Bamako and in the South by the municipality of Dialakoroba. The municipality account 26 villages: Sanankoroba, Baala, Banankoro, Banco – coro, Banco – coura, Digato, Falanikungo, Kabe, Koniobla, Madina, Nianian, Niafalan, Niegue – Coura, Niegue – coro, N’ Tabakoro, Satinebougou, Sicoro, Siene, Sinsina, Songodialan, Tadiana, Tadianabougou, Tamala, Tourela, Toyan, Zougoume. The municipality of Sanankoroba have a majority of people from Bambara, where we also meet the Peulhs, the Malinkés, the bobos, the Somonos and the Moors. The population is estimated to be 37,294, the majority of whom are young and whose main problem remains the rural exodus. There is rugged terrain, range of hills are spread everywhere but remains a flat area. The climate is Sahelian sudano with a rainy season from June to October, the annual rainfall varies between 31 and 39 po. The soils are mostly sand – clay and clay, the vegetation is less dense. The town of Sanankoroba is a large plains along the Niger River, extending the plateau lateritic to the east and south. The municipality has water resources with the Niger River, resources in cultivation land (dry crops, irrigated crops, market crops)