Fighting cleft lip and palate: Bahané’s story
Bahané, aged 9, was born with a cleft lip and palate in Cameroon, suffering rejection and stigmatization. After several failed surgeries, the help of ALIMA and ALVF-EN changed her life. Discover her story of resilience and reconstruction.
In the Shadow of Childbirth: The Silent Ravages of Obstetric Fistula in Cameroon’s Far North
In the Far North of Cameroon, obstetric fistula plunges thousands of women into devastating silence and stigmatization. Thanks to ALIMA and its partners, they benefit from free care and social reintegration. Haouat and Josiane have regained their dignity and hope after years of suffering, thanks to reconstructive surgery.
Ensuring Healthcare Continuity Despite Insecurity: 3 Questions to Dr. Mathieu, Alima Project Manager in the Tillabéri Region, Niger
In the Tillabéri region of northwest Niger, the security crisis is complicating access to healthcare for thousands of displaced people. ALIMA is responding to the urgent needs of communities affected by conflict. Dr. Mathieu, ALIMA’s Project Manager in this region, explains how his team manages to ensure continuity of care
Sudan: Alima at the Heart of the Violence in El Fasher (Video)
Since 10 May, the town of El Fasher has been the scene of intense clashes, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries. On Voice of America, Dr. Sekou Condé, ALIMA’s head of mission in Sudan, recounts the extreme violence they are facing.
The Plastik Project Revolutionizing Medical Waste Management in Burkina Faso
The waste of two essential items in the healthcare and nutritional response in sub-Saharan Africa poses significant environmental pollution. How can their impact be minimized? Addressing this issue is the central mission of the PLASTIK project, led by ALIMA teams in Burkina Faso and Chad since April 2022. Dr. Céline
Haiti: When Churches and Schools Become Refuges for Internally Displaced Persons
Mélanie Blond, ALIMA’s Director of Communications, traveled to Haiti to document the living conditions of internally displaced persons. In her report, she details the critical situation faced by the inhabitants and the assistance provided by ALIMA in various sites in Port-au-Prince.
“Researchers and Humanitarians”: Discover Our New Web Series
Collaboration between researchers and humanitarians is key to transforming medicine in Africa. Our new web series explores how these professionals are working hand in hand to address health challenges across the continent. The first two episodes are now available.
“Our research on Lassa fever could help fight other emerging viruses” – Dr Marie Jaspard on RFI
On RFI’s “Priorité Santé”, Dr Marie Jaspard and Dr Ousmane Abdoulaye discussed Lassa fever, an emerging disease prevalent in West Africa, with host Caroline Paré. Dr Marie Jaspard is an infectious disease specialist at the Saint-Antoine APHP hospital in Paris and a researcher for INSERM in collaboration with ALIMA. Dr
“We have trained 38 traditional birth attendants to identify and monitor high-risk pregnancies” – Dr Jérémie Hien on RFI
The Central African Republic ranks 188th out of 189 countries in terms of human development and has the highest infant mortality rate in the world. With only 6 doctors per 100,000 inhabitants, far below the WHO-recommended 230, the country is faced with a critical health situation. To address this, ALIMA
