5/3/2026
Qatar Charity (QC), through its office in the Republic of Senegal, has signed a framework cooperation agreement with the Senegalese Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. The agreement aims to strengthen partnerships in the fields of health and public hygiene, support vulnerable groups, and improve health services in both urban and rural areas.
The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry's headquarters in the capital, Dakar, under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Mr. Yousuf bin Shaaban Al-Sada, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Senegal, along with senior ministry officials and representatives from Qatar Charity’s Senegal office.
The agreement was signed by Mr. Ali Jemai, Acting Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Senegal Branch, and Dr. Ibrahima Sy, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene of Senegal.
Areas of Cooperation
The framework includes several key areas of collaboration, most notably the construction, equipping, and maintenance of health facilities; providing hospitals and health centers with medical equipment; conducting joint medical campaigns; and combating infectious diseases and malnutrition. Additionally, a joint follow-up committee will be formed to ensure effective implementation.
In his speech, the Senegalese Minister of Health expressed his appreciation for Qatar Charity's role in supporting the health sector. He emphasized that this agreement represents a qualitative step in the partnership between both parties, aligning with national goals to enhance investment in human capital and improve the quality of healthcare services.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of cooperation in malaria control, maternal and child health, and malnutrition, as well as supporting health infrastructure and staff development, particularly in remote and fragile areas.
For his part, H.E. the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Senegal praised the signing of the agreement, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to supporting health and development projects that serve the Senegalese community. He expressed his hope that this partnership would improve the lives of vulnerable populations and further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Project Presentation
Mr. Ali bin Mohammed Jamaai confirmed that the agreement bolsters Qatar Charity’s presence in the health and development sectors. He noted that it falls within the organizations’ commitment to working in line with the "Senegal Vision 2050" and in partnership with government institutions. He also extended his gratitude to the donors in the State of Qatar for their continuous support of humanitarian projects.
The event featured a presentation of several initiatives, most notably construction, furnishing, and operation of Qatar Charity’s Eye Surgery Center, and the Climate Adaptation and Recovery in flood-affected areas, supported by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). Additionally, a symbolic handover of 1,500 mosquito nets to the Ministry of Health took place, marking the launch of a distribution project as part of malaria control efforts.