Other Program Locations

Mali

Established: 1994

The Communications for Better Health^® (CBH^®) program began in 1994 in collaboration with Dr. Bob Gwadz of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH donated computer equipment and the DHF provided databases and training to the library at the National School of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bamako, currently known as the Universite de Bamako Library, Faculte de Medecine de Pharmacie et d'Odonto-Stomatologie.

Digest Sante Mali is produced and distributed to physicians and health professionals working within medical, university, and public health settings. Digest Sante Mali, published in French, contains local and international health information that is collected and processed as part of the African Index Medicus (AIM) project. Topics include cholera, communicable diseases, dental/oral health, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, malaria, and others. The database of the digest’s mailing list is used by Ministry of Health workers.

The CBH program in Mali also collaborates with international organizations, such as WHO, to provide health information and is involved with the development of the medical library Web site project. The medical library in Bamako works closely with the city’s National Library of Medicine to create a useful source of medical information online. Copies of each issue are included throughout the country, providing those in very remote areas with much-needed health information.

Country: Mali
City: Bamako

Health and Social Areas Addressed:

Communicable/Infectious Diseases:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
HIV/AIDS
Malaria
Parasitic Diseases
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs/STIs)
Skin Diseases
Tuberculosis
Other Communicable Diseases
Demographic Groups:
Adolescents/Teen Health
Children's Health
Elder Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
Economic Issues:
Employment/Job
Skills/Training
Income Generation
Occupational Health/Work Safety
Resources (human, equipment, funding)
Transportation (V- Economic)
Other Economic Issues
Environmental Health:
Air Pollution
Animal/Insect/Pest Control
Waste Management
Water Supply/Quality
Other Environmental Issues
Health Care & Policy Issues:
Access to Health Facilities/Services
Aging/Elder Care
Bioethics
Children's Health/Child Care
Clinics/Clinic Administration
Curative Medicine/Surgery
Health Care Workers
Health Equality/Inequality
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Hospitals/Hospital Administration
Injury/Trauma/Safety
Nurses (including students)
Physicians (including students)
&Other Health Care & Policy Issues
Health Promotion/Lifestyles:
Dental/Oral Health
Diet/Exercise/Fitness
Hygiene
Nutrition/Malnutrition
Obesity
Smoking
Substance Abuse
Vaccination
Vitamin Intake
Other Health Promotion/Lifestyle Issues
Mental Health:
Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders
Stress
Thought, Mood & Behavior Disorders
Other Mental Health Issues
Noncommunicable Diseases:
Allergies
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Endocrine Disorders
Foot Disorders/Foot Care
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Other Noncommunicable Diseases
Nutrition:
Dietary Habits
Food Safety
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Obesity
Other Nutrition Issues
Sensory Function:
Hearing
Nasal Function
Vision
Other Sensory Function Issues
Social Issues/Services:
Community Organization
Crime
Cultural Beliefs/Perceptions
Domestic Abuse/Violence
Education/Skill Building
Family Structure/Function
Interpersonal Relationships
Politics
Quality of Life Issues
Religious Beliefs/Customs
Other Social Issues
Women's Health/Reproductive Health:
Family Planning
Teenage Pregnancy
Prenatal/Postnatal Care
Other Reproductive Health Issues