GUINEA FACTS

 

Guinea’s 2019 population is 13,994,033. More than 95% of the Guinean population is 50 years old or younger and less than 2% live to be 65 and older. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the top 10 causes of death in Guineans are Lower respiratory infections, Malaria, Neonatal disorders, Ischemic heart disease, Stroke, Tuberculosis, Diarrheal diseases, HIV/AIDS, Congenital defects and Meningitis. The CDC also found that only 47% of the Guinean population has access to community-based surveillance for early detection of diseases.

 

THE PROBLEM

The lack of access to preventive healthcare is one that affects the quality of life.

THE SOLUTION

To better health individually which will better the health of the community as a whole.

OUR APPROACH

Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities through education, research and promotion of healthy lifestyles.

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““With my knowledge and extensive background in Public Health, I will increase awareness in preventative care while treating problems at the root.””
— Rama J.
Sanama Foundation’s Donation Drive successfully provided families in Guinea with clothing, daily & wellness supplements, personal hygiene items, sanitary products such as masks, and more. Thank you to all who participated in this project. W
Thank you to all who have supported Sanama Foundation. As we embark on our third year of operations, we want to share our mission, goals, the problem, and how we plan to approach it with you all.
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With everything going on in the world we have to remain focused. People are still in need. While Sanama Foundation has been helping out behind the scenes, we would love for you all to join us in our next project! Sanama Foundation’s Donation