How trained midwives are saving lives in Mali
How trained midwives are transforming maternal health in Mali Bamako — Kadidia, a 19-year-old student in Bamako, shares her story: “I used to feel ashamed to even mention contraception. In…
Mauritania’s national dialogue: key challenges and civil society’s role
Mauritania’s ongoing national dialogue, spearheaded by coordinator Moussa Fall, extends beyond conventional approaches by embracing a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The active involvement of civil society is central to this…
Advocacy for sickle cell patients in Burkina Faso by Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges
Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges: a strong advocate for sickle cell patients in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – In Burkina Faso, sickle cell disease affects approximately 4.63% of the population, with nearly…
Euro 20 million loan boosts Mauritania’s blue economy and women’s inclusion
EU-backed €20 million loan to empower women and youth in Mauritania’s blue economy A groundbreaking €20 million financing agreement has been signed between Banque El Amana (BEA) and BEI Monde—the…
Cholera outbreak declared in Burkina Faso following confirmed cases
Health authorities in Burkina Faso have officially declared a cholera outbreak after a patient tested positive for the disease. The confirmation came from the Kantchari Medical Center (CM), located in…
Enhancing Mali’s healthcare system for better access to medical services
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system: key strategies for accessible medical care Mali’s leadership launches a historic month-long initiative to bridge healthcare gaps and prioritize vulnerable populations. why Mali’s healthcare system needs…
Mali pioneers hybrid malaria vaccine approach for children
Mali leads with hybrid malaria vaccine strategy for young children • On World Malaria Day, Mali becomes the 20th African nation to introduce the malaria vaccine, pioneering a hybrid immunization…
Niger makes history as the first african nation to eliminate river blindness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Niger for successfully meeting the criteria to eliminate onchocerciasis. This landmark achievement makes it the first country in Africa and the fifth worldwide…
Mali: nearly one million children face severe malnutrition crisis
The ongoing conflict in Mali has pushed the nation’s most vulnerable communities to the brink, with nearly one million children under five years old at risk of acute malnutrition by…
Severe hunger crisis in africa’s Sahel and horn regions reaches historic levels
unprecedented hunger crisis grips the Sahel and horn of africa the Sahel region and the horn of africa are grappling with a cascading series of crises that threaten millions of…
Malnutrition in Mali: a critical public health challenge
Understanding malnutrition in Mali and its far-reaching consequences Nutrition Widespread across Mali, malnutrition is a severe public health crisis in this Sahelian nation of 15 million people. Despite prevention efforts…
Niger’s health common fund assessed by afd
Niger’s Health Common Fund assessed by the French Development Agency Africa Niger Health and social protection Established in 2006, Niger’s Health Common Fund has already mobilized €91 million to bolster…