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March 2008
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Receives Generous Support from The Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation
January 2008
Le Kinkeliba Co-Founder Dr. Bernard Rouveix to Become New President of Le Kinkeliba
January 2008
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Submits Letter to the Editor of the New York Times
December 2007
Le Kinkeliba Nominated for Prestigious 2008 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
November 2007
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Mourns a Loss
August 2007
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Receives Generous Google Grants Award
August 2007
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Submits Letter to the Editor of the New York Times
June 2007
Le Kinkeliba Participation in 2007 Global Health Council Conference Deemed a Great Success
June 2007
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Hosts Le Kinkeliba "Friend-Raiser" June 4th in New York City
May 2007
Dr. Gilles Degois Invited to Participate in May 2007 Global Health Council Conference in Washington, D.C.
April 2007
Dr. Gilles Degois Nominated for Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights
April 2007
Le Kinkeliba Nominated for Prestigious Gates Award for Global Health
April 2007
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Trip to Senegal a Great Success
January 2007
American Friends of Le Kinkeliba Founding Members Trip to Senegal Announced

January 2008, Le Kinkeliba Co-Founder Dr. Bernard Rouveix to Become New President of Le Kinkeliba

Retired Le Kinkeliba President, Dr. Gilles Degois with Le Kinkeliba staff members en route to project site during September 2007 rainy season. January 2008, Bethany, CT - Dr. Gilles Degois, the Co-Founder and President of Le Kinkeliba has retired as its President. As of January 1, 2008, the role of President has been filled by Dr. Degois's fellow Co-Founder, Dr. Bernard Rouveix. Dr Rouveix, a Paris-based infectious diseases specialist, steps naturally into this new role, having been involved with Le Kinkeliba since its inception. Dr. Degois continues his affiliation with Le Kinkeliba as its Honorary Chairman, working in an advisory capacity to promote Le Kinkeliba's activities.

Of his new role, Dr. Rouveix said: "Le Kinkeliba continues to be a driving force in the improvement of life in Eastern Senegal and it is my humble honor to be able to carry this tradition forward."

New Le Kinkeliba President Bernard Rouveix with Le Kinkeliba staff member at Wassadou medical village. For articles about this development by Dr. Degois click here and Dr. Rouveix click here from the recent January 2008 Le Kinkeliba newsletter.

Read the complete January 2008 Le Kinkeliba newsletter by clicking here.