Making healthcare in Senegal easier to access and navigate
Aïdara Health was created so that no one — resident, visitor, or family abroad — has to navigate healthcare in Senegal alone.
Dr. Bassirou Aïdara, MD
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Bassirou Aïdara, MD
Dr. Bassirou Aïdara founded Aïdara Health to bridge the gap between international clients and the Senegalese healthcare system. His vision is a service that combines medical expertise with the warmth of Senegalese hospitality.
- Medical Credentials
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar.
- Clinical Practice
- Over seven years of clinical and public health practice in Senegal.
- Professional Experience
- Occupational health physician for a 2,000+ employee workforce, attending physician in urgent care, and former COVID-19 frontline physician and diabetes center resident in Dakar.
- Areas of Expertise
- Occupational health, chronic disease management, urgent and emergency care, and public health program evaluation.
What guides Aïdara Health
Physician Leadership
Aïdara Health is led and guided by medical expertise, so healthcare decisions are informed by clinical understanding.
Local Healthcare Knowledge
We understand the healthcare resources available across Senegal and how to navigate them.
International Accessibility
Designed for clients in Senegal and for family members living abroad who coordinate care from a distance.
Personalized Service
Healthcare navigation based on each client’s individual circumstances and needs.