In the Mauritanian district of Macina, a meeting was held to mark the end of the Month of Solidarity and Social Exclusion. The meeting, presided over by Prefect Albaraka Ag Amarizag, was attended by various stakeholders, including local government officials, leaders of civil society organizations, and representatives of defense and security forces. The agenda focused on discussing activities carried out during the month-long solidarity campaign.
The meeting heard from Mamadou Almamy Tangara, deputy mayor of Macina, who commended the gathering and expressed appreciation for the solidarity activities. Prefect Ag Amarizag thanked and congratulated the steering committee for their remarkable work and invited them to strengthen their efforts. He also suggested identifying individuals and organizations capable of providing financial support to the committee.
As part of the solidarity campaign, various health-related activities were carried out. Dr. Dansiné Synayoko, the district's chief medical officer, reported that 78 women received free cervical cancer screening, with two cases identified as suspect and two lesions detected. Additionally, 230 people received free consultations for diabetes and hypertension, along with free medication.
The health-related activities also included free surgical interventions for 100 people, scheduled from November 3 to 7, 2026, funded by partner organization Sight Savers. Other initiatives were also discussed during the meeting, including a proposal by the youth services chief to provide psychological support to children of internally displaced persons through recreational and sports activities.
The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including representatives of local government, civil society organizations, defense and security forces, and religious leaders. The presence of these diverse groups highlights the collaborative efforts to address social exclusion and promote solidarity in the district.
In his remarks, Prefect Ag Amarizag emphasized the importance of sustaining and strengthening the efforts of the steering committee and its thematic sub-committees. He encouraged participants to take an active role in supporting the committee's activities and initiatives.
The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude from participants, who acknowledged the significance of the solidarity campaign and the collaborative efforts to address social exclusion in Macina. The activities carried out during the month-long campaign reflect the commitment of local stakeholders to promoting social cohesion and supporting vulnerable populations.
Key points
- The Mauritanian district of Macina held a meeting to mark the end of the Month of Solidarity and Social Exclusion, attended by local government officials, civil society leaders, and defense and security forces.
- The meeting discussed various health-related activities carried out during the solidarity campaign, including free cervical cancer screening, diabetes and hypertension consultations, and surgical interventions.
- The campaign also included initiatives to provide psychological support to children of internally displaced persons and to promote collaborative efforts to address social exclusion.
