Burkina Faso
"My only wish is for this pregnancy to go full term"
In northern Burkina Faso, where specialists are scarce, patients sometimes wait years for surgery. Today, surgical campaigns are finally starting to change that.
EMERGENCY IN GOMA
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Thousands of injured people in Goma urgently need medical care, but overcrowded hospitals and a shortage of essential medicines are making treatment difficult.
ALIMA is on the ground providing vital aid, but your support is crucial to sustain our efforts.
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“The streets were littered with bodies, the wounded were arriving by the dozens”, a doctor recounts from Goma
At the end of January 2025, violent fighting plunged the city of Goma into chaos. ALIMA responded immediately, treating over 900 injured people and providing free medical care to thousands of civilians. Dr. Alfred Mufungizi, one of the first on the scene, shares his experience.
Titao and Barsalogho: Where Surgery Brings Hope
In a region where surgery remains out of reach for many, ALIMA is leading a free campaign to provide care, train local staff, and restore hope to patients who have long been deprived of specialized treatment.
N’Djamena: Families on the Lookout in the Fight Against Malnutrition
In the fight against malnutrition, households are the first line of defense. Empowering families to quickly detect the first signs of malnutrition is helping change the course of thousands of children’s lives. At the heart of this approach is a strong connection between families, community health workers, and healthcare facilities.
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ALIMA is currently operating in 13 countries, providing quality medical care to the most vulnerable populations while developing sustainable solutions to improve local healthcare systems.
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ALIMA is an international medical NGO founded in 2009 that provides quality healthcare to the most vulnerable populations. It is recognized for its expertise in maternal and child health, malnutrition, epidemics and emerging diseases, as well as research and innovation.
ALIMA’s work is based on three principles.
A unique alliance
between local and international organizations.
A local anchor
with 95% of teams from the countries of intervention and an operational headquarters in Dakar
The constant ambition to innovate
to transform humanitarian medicine
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