Dakar: a patient cured of COVID-19 shares her story to raise awareness
In Dakar, Senegal, Anna*, a 24-year-old student suffering from COVID-19, was treated and cared for at the University Hospital of Fann. After five days in hospital, she was released cured. Anna looks back on her experience and sends a message to the Senegalese population.
#OXYGENFORAFRICA: TO SAVE LIVES, GIVE OXYGEN
Today, ALIMA is launching on social networks our digital mobilization campaign #OXYGENFORAFRICA, to fight against COVID-19 in Africa, in order to save lives and in particular to provide oxygen concentrators. We need your help.
COVID-19 in Senegal: In Dakar, ALIMA supports health staff with triage and patient care
In Dakar, ALIMA is supporting the Fann University Hospital with renovations, and also providing medical and laboratory equipment, as well as the supply of medications and medical staff.
COVID-19: “African countries need reinforcement in terms of qualified medical staff, medical supplies, and equipment, as well as medicines.”
Interview with Nicolas Mouly, ALIMA’s Program Manager for Emergency Response and Country Openings
COVID-19: “African health systems are very fragile and not ready to face this pandemic.”
Interview with Dr. Papys Lame, Medical Manager for ALIMA’s Emergency and Country Openings Service
ALIMA calls for the emergency deployment of staff, medicine and materials necessary for all humanitarian activities in Africa
“It’s just a matter of days before the virus spreads further across the African continent. In sub-Saharan Africa, however, health systems are already very fragile. If the epidemic spreads to these regions, we can expect a much higher mortality rate than in the rest of the world,” says Augustin Augier, Executive Director of ALIMA.
Lassa fever in Nigeria: ALIMA treats patients despite lack of funding
A new outbreak of Lassa fever has been affecting Nigeria since late 2019. Since January, more than 500 confirmed cases have been recorded, and 26 of the country’s 36 states are currently affected. ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) is treating patients at the Owo Federal Medical Center in Ondo State in support of local health authorities.
MEASLES IN DR CONGO: “Children are the primary victims of the outbreak”
The current measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest outbreak ever recorded in the world. According to the World Health Organization, since January 1, 2019, more than 311,000 suspected cases have been reported in DRC, with more than 6,000 deaths. ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) is active in the province of Kasai, and is currently providing patient care and treatment.
Coronavirus outbreak in Africa?
ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) prepares to provide support to national authorities to limit the possible spread in Africa.
ALIMA in 2019 : Discover a selection of our best images
In 2019, ALIMA’s teams intervened in 11 African countries, combining humanitarian expertise, local partnerships, research and innovation, to provide quality health care during humanitarian crises. A look back in pictures from 2019.
