Health officials from the Kayes, Kita, and Nioro health districts gathered in Kayes to review the results of the first passage of the 2026 Community Nutrition Intensification Week (SIAN-C) campaign. The meeting, held at the Kayes Regional Health Directorate conference room, was attended by the Regional Governor's Cabinet Director, Amadou Dicko, Kayes Regional Health Director Dr. Dramane Traoré, and Helen Keller INTL representative Nouhoum Djibril Maïga.
The campaign aimed to analyze coverage results from vitamin A supplementation, deworming, and acute malnutrition screening. According to Amadou Dicko, the goal was to reach at least 90% of children aged 6 to 59 months. He commended the achievement of this objective. The review aimed to validate the results, identify challenges by district, and propose solutions.
Participants examined the results to identify difficulties encountered during the campaign and formulate recommendations for improving the implementation of the second passage of SIAN-C 2026. The Regional Governor's Cabinet Director emphasized the importance of thorough examination and validation of the results. This process will enable stakeholders to learn from the first passage and make necessary adjustments.
Helen Keller INTL provided technical and financial support to the Ministry of Health and Social Development for the SIAN-C campaign. The organization supported the campaign's operational costs, including training, distribution, social mobilization, and supervision. According to Nouhoum Djibril Maïga, Helen Keller INTL's contribution to the campaign in the Kayes region amounted to 103,322,560 FCFA.
The SIAN-C campaign is a crucial intervention to reduce mortality and morbidity among children under five years old. The campaign combines vitamin A supplementation and deworming. Nouhoum Djibril Maïga highlighted the importance of this intervention in improving child health. The partnership between the government and organizations like Helen Keller INTL and UNICEF has been instrumental in supporting the campaign.
The review of the first passage results is a collaborative effort between the government and its partners. The results reflect the combined efforts of the state and its technical and financial partners. The campaign's success is attributed to the significant contribution of local communities and partners like UNICEF and Helen Keller INTL.
The Kayes region's health officials will use the reviewed results to improve the implementation of the second passage of the SIAN-C campaign. The campaign's goal is to sustain and improve the health and nutrition of children in the region. Key stakeholders will continue to work together to achieve this objective.
Key points
- The first passage of the 2026 SIAN-C campaign achieved at least 90% coverage of children aged 6 to 59 months.
- Helen Keller INTL provided 103,322,560 FCFA in support for the SIAN-C campaign in the Kayes region.
- The SIAN-C campaign combines vitamin A supplementation and deworming to reduce mortality and morbidity among children under five years old.
