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Surviving Cholera in Borno, North East Nigeria
As communities in Maiduguri recover from the recent flood that devastated the region rendering thousands homeless, ALIMA has stepped up door-to-door community sensitization on cholera to prevent the disease.
“The Needs Are Substantial and Multisectoral”3 Questions to Boubou Traoré, Alima Project Manager in Mokolo
Since 2016, ALIMA has been operating in Mokolo, in the north of Cameroon, to support refugee and displaced communities. Boubou Traoré, ALIMA project manager, shares the main challenges facing these populations, including lack of funding and insecurity, while explaining how ALIMA responds to the health needs of the most vulnerable.
Inspiration in Action: Dr. Binta, Female Doctor and Expatriate
Dr. Binta, originally from Guinea, is among the rare women holding fieldwork leadership roles. An expatriate since 2021, she is an assistant medical coordinator in ALIMA’s medical team in Bangui, Central African Republic.
Mpox: DRC Mobilises for a Historic Vaccination Campaign
As the Mpox epidemic continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), hopes are turning to vaccination efforts. The DRC is set to launch a large-scale campaign, with doses coming from the United States, the European Union, and Japan. To date, more than 5,600 confirmed cases have been recorded in 2024, and the
Mpox Response: Launch of a New Strategic Centre in Goma
A new strategic health center in Goma has been opened to help combat the MPOX epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
15 Pictures Showcasing ALIMA’s Humanitarian Action
Since its creation, ALIMA has placed the patient at the heart of its actions, with one unwavering goal: to go where others do not. Through 15 powerful photos, we retrace 15 years of humanitarian commitment, innovations, and sustainable partnerships in the most isolated and vulnerable areas.
