Aya Gold & Silver Completes Its First Mobile Health Clinic Benefiting the Local Communities
PRESS RELEASE
Aya Gold & Silver Completes Its First Mobile Health Clinic Benefiting the Local
Communities
Montreal, Quebec, June 9, 2022 - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA ; OTCQX: AYASF ) (“Aya” or the
“Corporation”) is pleased to announce completion of its first mobile health clinic near its Zgounder Silver
Mine in the Kingdom of Morocco. The initiative forms part of the 2022 ESG program launched by the
Corporation to support the local communities.
Highlights
Aim
• Establish a database of patients with diabetes and high blood pressure (“HBP”) to enable the
regular follow-up of positive cases by local health services
Impact
• Improved screening, treatment, and outcomes of patients with diabetes and HBP by helping set
up a case database and funding a diabetes- and HBP-focused mobile clinic
o A total of 1,625 patients screened over 12 days
o 113 douars (small rural villages) covered with two ambulances
▪ Over 60% of beneficiaries are female
▪ Almost 50% of people screened were aged 60+
▪ More than 70% of people screened had HBP
▪ Almost 70% of positive diabetes patients were women
• Three additional mobile health clinics are planned for this year
“We are delighted with the success of our first mobile health clinic, which is an important step in our
journey to becoming a trusted health partner within our local communities. This ESG initiative, which
complements our recent renovation of the Askaoun health clinic benefiting 13,000 villagers, provided
door-to-door registration and screening of patients living in remote areas within the various local
communities. We are integrating our own doctors and nurses and are strongly committed through
continued funding to improving the social outcomes of all local communities ,” said Benoit La Salle,
President and CEO.
A video of the Corporation’s first mobile health clinic can be viewed here.
Background
Globally, the prevalence of non -communicable diseases (“NCDs”) has reached alarming levels. Some
two-thirds of annual deaths are due to N CDs, particularly cardiovascular diseases related to diabetes
and HBP. These chronic diseases represent major public health challenges for both de veloped and
developing countries.
In Morocco, patients primarily visit mobile health clinics with HBP- and diabetes-related concerns. HBP
increases with age: 54% (Moroccans aged 40-50), 72.2.% (Moroccans 65+), compared to 10% of the
general population.
About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is a rapidly growing, Canada-based silver producer with operations in the Kingdom
of Morocco.
The only TSX-listed pure silver mining company, Aya operates the high-grade Zgounder Silver Mine and
is exploring its properties along the prospective South -Atlas Fault, several of which have hosted past -
producing mines and historical resources. Aya’s Moro ccan mining assets are complemented by its
Tijirit Gold Project in Mauritania, which is being advanced to feasibility.
Aya’s management team is focused on maximising shareholder value by anchoring sustainability at the
heart of its production, resource, governance, and financial growth plans.
For additional information, please visit Aya’s website at www.ayagoldsilver.com.
Or contact:
Benoit La Salle, FCPA FCA
President & CEO
Alex Ball
VP, Corporate Development & IR
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