Senegal Health Ministry says scanner at Maguette Lô Hospital funded publicly, not a personal gift

Maguette Lô Hospital medical scanner Senegal Health Ministry El Hadji Malick Ndiaye public funding

A new medical scanner has been installed at the Maguette Lô Hospital in Linguère, in Senegal's Louga region. On 2 August 2026 the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene issued a press release refuting social‑media claims that deputy El Hadji Malick Ndiaye personally donated the equipment. The ministry clarified that the scanner was purchased with public funds and the support of a technical‑financial partner, and praised the acquisition for improving diagnostic access and patient care in the area.

El Hadji Malick Ndiaye also posted a statement denying any personal donation, saying he merely conveyed the community’s request to the ministry and followed up the dossier. The ministry warned that attributing public projects to individual politicians can undermine trust with donors and jeopardise future funding, urging politicians and media to exercise responsibility when reporting on health investments.

Entities

El Hadji Malick Ndiaye · Government of Senegal · Maguette Lô Hospital · Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene (Senegal) · Technical‑financial partner (unnamed)

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The scanner is expected to improve diagnostic access and quality of patient care in the Louga region. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health issued a press release on 2 August 2026 clarifying the funding source of the scanner. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com
[● 3 SOURCES] El Hadji Malick Ndiaye denied personally donating the scanner. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry warned that false attribution could damage trust with donors and jeopardise future funding. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ndiaye said he only advocated for the community and followed up the request with the Ministry of Health. www.xibaaru.sn
[● 2 SOURCES] The scanner was funded by public resources and a technical‑financial partner, not a private donation. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A medical scanner was installed at Maguette Lô Hospital in Linguère, Senegal. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry thanked its technical‑financial partner for supporting the acquisition. www.xibaaru.sn · www.pressafrik.com

Sources

Scanner de l’hôpital Maguette Lo : El Hadji Malick Ndiaye dément en être le donateur [www.xibaaru.sn]

2 months ago

Scanner de l'hôpital de Linguère : le ministère de la Santé s'en mêle et dément un don d'El Malick Ndiaye - Senegal7 [senegal7.com]

2 months ago

Scanner de l’hôpital Maguette Lô : Le ministère de la Santé rétablit les faits [www.xibaaru.sn]

2 months ago

Scanner de l'hôpital de Linguère : le ministère de la Santé recadr. . . [www.pressafrik.com]

2 months ago