Over 3 Million Lives Transformed in 2024
In 2024, thanks to your generosity and support, ALIMA was able to operate in 13 countries and transform millions of lives. Discover our impact in video.
Mpox Epidemic: What is ALIMA Doing?
In response to the Mpox epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) has deployed a rapid and effective response to fight this health crisis. Working alongside a coalition of local and international partners, ALIMA’s strategy focuses on three key areas: providing medical care to patients, conducting epidemiological
Mpox: 10 Key Questions to Understand the Epidemic
Formerly known as monkeypox, Mpox is now a growing concern as it spreads beyond its endemic regions in Central and West Africa. This article addresses the 10 most frequently asked questions about Mpox, to help you better understand its symptoms, transmission methods, available treatments, and preventive measures.
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.
Innovative Mobile Ultrasound Scanner Saving Lives of Pregnant Women in Remote Guinea (video)
It’s truly a relief. The arrival of mobile ultrasound scanners in several health centers in the Telimele prefecture, located northwest of Guinea’s capital Conakry, has been revolutionary for many families. Previously inaccessible to most women in the area until mid-2023, ultrasound is now becoming more widely available and drawing women to health facilities throughout their
Video Report: Traditional Birth Attendants Saving Lives With a Mobile App
In the Central African Republic, a new project is transforming maternal care by involving matrons, traditional birth attendants, in the management of high-risk pregnancies. The project, called “Wakobo Ti Kodro,” uses an innovative mobile app to improve maternal and child health in a region with some of the highest mortality rates in the world.
