Shruti 02 04 This study examines how public libraries in Senegal contribute to the countrys healthrelated MDGs It also analyses the communitys information requirements related to health and the information services that libraries provide Due to government incompetence public libraries have faced a difficult problem in fulfilling their role in achieving the healthMDGs The survey design which employed questionnaires to collect data is the methodology used in this studySenegalese public library employees and patrons were the target demographic The findings demonstrated that public libraries have been instrumental in helping to achieve the healthMDGs and that library patrons have a high need for all types of health information particularly in the areas of maternity and child care Nevertheless the vast majority of public libraries lack Internet access According to the findings it is essential that all other pertinent agencies focus on the healthMDGs particularly when it comes to supporting public libraries In addition to providing information services for library patrons the project will raise users understanding of the roles public libraries play in promoting national and international policies Copyright (c) Journal of Engineering Technology and Sciences. All rights reserved 2026