On the occasion of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, celebrated on August 9, the Dadé Kaolé association organized awareness-raising meetings in the localities of Bizam, Djantal, and Kanga, located in the Messok District. This area has 14 Baka camps, an indigenous people whose ancestral knowledge remains underappreciated.
Under the theme "Valuing Ancestral Knowledge," these meetings highlighted traditional midwives, guardians of knowledge passed down from generation to generation and essential to the health of communities.
An action rooted in the fight against infant mortality
This initiative is part of the program to combat infant mortality led by Dadé Kaolé. Through awareness, information, and training of midwives, the association aims for better management of pregnancies within the Baka communities — a major public health issue in areas where access to healthcare facilities remains limited.
By valuing the skills of local midwives and strengthening their knowledge, Dadé Kaolé bets on maternal and child health that relies on both traditional knowledge and good health practices.
Dadó Kaolé continues its commitment alongside the indigenous communities of the Messok District, for a development that respects and values their culture.