On September 19, 2026, in Sikasso, Mauritania, Aguibou Dembélé, special advisor to the transitional president, inaugurated solar installations at the Sikasso hospital and handed over similar installations to ten local artisans. The event was attended by regional authorities, including Mme Kanté Marie Claire Dembélé, the regional executive head, and members of her cabinet. The hospital's new solar installation is equipped with high-performance batteries and intelligent inverters, boasting a capacity of 1075 kilowatt-hours.
The solar installation at the Sikasso hospital features cutting-edge technology, including high-performance batteries and intelligent inverters. This project is part of the transitional president's social works, which aim to support the local population. According to Aguibou Dembélé, the financing of these social works exceeds two-thirds of the president's sovereignty fund allocated to national solidarity. The focus of these social works is on schools and health centers.
Aguibou Dembélé emphasized that the transitional president's actions demonstrate his solidarity and patriotism towards the people of Sikasso. He mentioned that the president has instructed the installation of solar panels in 100 health centers. Sikasso is the first region to receive these installations, which will provide a reliable source of electricity for the hospital and local artisans.
The regional executive head, Mme Kanté Marie Claire Dembélé, highlighted the importance of a stable electricity supply for the hospital's operations. She mentioned that a reliable electricity supply is essential for the proper functioning of medical services, including lighting in care rooms, preserving products and medications that require a cold chain, and operating medical equipment.
Mme Kanté Marie Claire Dembélé also noted that access to solar energy will improve working conditions for local artisans and enhance their production capacity. She expressed gratitude to the transitional president for his social works and attention to the concerns of the local population. Additionally, she requested that the president provide ambulances to the Sikasso hospital, which currently faces a shortage.
Aguibou Dembélé assured that after the warranty period, local personnel will be trained to maintain and repair the solar panels. This initiative aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of the solar installations. The event was attended by various stakeholders, including the president of the regional council, Yaya Bamba, and the prefect of the Sikasso circle, Amadou Gassambé.
The inauguration of solar installations in Sikasso marks a significant milestone in the region's development. The project demonstrates the transitional president's commitment to improving the lives of local populations through social works and sustainable energy solutions. The installations are expected to have a positive impact on the hospital's operations and the livelihoods of local artisans.
Key points
- The transitional president's social works in Sikasso include the installation of solar panels at the hospital and for local artisans, with a focus on improving access to electricity and enhancing production capacity.
- The project is part of a larger initiative to install solar panels in 100 health centers across the country.
- The solar installations are expected to have a positive impact on the hospital's operations and the livelihoods of local artisans.
