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Innovation for Health

We support the transformation of African healthcare systems, enabling them to provide sustainable, high-quality healthcare.

Specialists in
Public Health

ASKAAN provides innovative and inclusive solutions to health problems in Africa.

Our commitment: To strengthen health systems by supporting governments and communities to become agents of their own development.

Committed to public health reforms and sustainable development worldwide

Caring is our passion

ASKAAN is a Senegalese non-profit founded in 2017 by public health experts with extensive experience across Africa. We empower communities to drive their own development and well-being. Our holistic approach to public health fosters innovative, inclusive, and gender-sensitive solutions for complex problems. ASKAAN identifies, develops, and implements evidence-based solutions, putting communities at the heart of improving public health.

Dr Fatou Fall Ndoye
Executive Director

Our values

“It’s not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.”
~ Roy E. Disney

Innovation

Change is our vital force

Inclusion

The real basis for creativity, centre of what we do

Rigour

For a flawless impact

Humanism

For justice and equity

Our areas of expertise

  • Conducted a situational analysis of the EPI program in Guinea and Niger Republic 
  • Conducting LQAS and CAP surveys
  • Developed specific interventions to improve vaccination coverage based on MOU agreements between governments and BMGF in Guinea and Niger Republic
  • Implementation of a system for transferring funds directly to beneficiaries via Mobile Money following a rigorous analysis of the money transfer environment in the countries concerned.
  • Conducted a situational analysis of the EPI program in Guinea and Niger Republic 
  • Developed specific interventions to improve vaccination coverage based on MOU agreements between governments and BMGF in Guinea and Niger Republic
  • Developed comprehensive documentation outlining the processes involved in the situational analysis of the EPI program in Guinea and Niger Republic.
  • Created detailed procedural documents for conducting LQAS (Lot Quality Assurance Sampling) and KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) surveys.
  • Conducted a situational analysis of the EPI program in Guinea and Niger Republic 
  • Developed specific interventions to improve vaccination coverage based on MOU agreements between governments and BMGF in Guinea and Niger Republic
  • Development strategic and operational communication plans (EPI, Family Planning, HIV, Maternal and infant Health, NCDs)
  • Developed specific interventions to improve vaccination coverage based on MOU agreements between governments and BMGF in Guinea and Niger Republic
  • Advocated for increased support and resources for vaccination programs in Guinea and Niger Republic based on the situational analysis findings.
  • Successfully mobilized resources through strategic partnerships and collaboration with governments and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
  • Formulated strategic plans for enhancing vaccination coverage in Guinea and Niger Republic, aligning interventions with the MOU agreements between governments and BMGF.
  • Developed operational plans for the implementation of specific interventions to ensure effective execution and achievement of vaccination goals.

Where we work

ASKAAN advances health in Senegal, Guinea and Niger

Through our programs, networks, and partnerships, we connect decision-makers with local stakeholders and ensure that our health solutions directly benefit the communities we serve. Thereby, we foster improved health and sustainable development across Africa.

Our impact

Penta 3 through special strategies

Children vaccinated with Penta 3 through special strategies (nomads, cross-border, insecure areas, peri-urban, refugees and IDPs) in the Diffa, Maradi and Zinder regions of Niger.
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Penta 3 during advanced strategies

Children vaccinated with Penta 3 during advanced strategies (60% of children vaccinated with Penta 3) in the Kankan region (Guinea)
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Technical working groups

EPI technical working groups set up (Kankan, Guinea; Diffa, Maradi and Zinder in Niger)
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They trust us

Our team's perspective

ASKAAN is a key player in the implementation of routine vaccination programmes and public health in general in West Africa. Commitment, charisma and leadership are among the values that shine through at Askaan. Technology is at the heart of our operations in order to provide innovative solutions.

Abdel Kader Dieye

Abdel Kader Dieye

Program manager – Senegal

We develop strategies based on the results we have in countries and we look for the best strategies to support governments in strengthening their immunization systems.

Dr Lucky Abraham

Dr Lucky Abraham

Program officer – Senegal

ASKAAN is a friendly, no-taboos, no-holds-barred environment, and a lot of formality too. So we’re brothers and sisters

Al Rhaji Alkassane Aghali

Al Rhaji Alkassane Aghali

Grant & Finance manager - Senegal
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