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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.
Stories from N’Djamena, Chad
Humanitarian Emergency in Mauritania: “Without support, we will no longer be able to save lives”
For over 13 years, the Mbera camp, located 60 km from the Malian border and over 1,000 km from Nouakchott, has been home to tens of thousands of Malian refugees fleeing violence in Mali’s central and northern regions. The Mbera camp has now reached its limits and can no longer contain the scale of the
Lassa Fever: ALIMA Strengthens Response in Nigeria with New Treatments
Lassa Fever Peak Hits Nigeria Again; ALIMA, in Partnership with the Ministry of Health and Communities in Owo, Southwest Nigeria, Combats the Disease
At the Heart of the Sudan conflict: ALIMA provides Lifeline in North Darfur
Amid a worsening crisis marked by violence, displacement and death, ALIMA continues its life-saving operations in North Darfur, one of the most affected regions of Sudan.
From Displaced to Nurse: Consolé’s Inspiring Journey
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Consolé lost everything due to conflict. But her story is one of extraordinary resilience: forced to flee her village, she is now a nurse with ALIMA, providing care to those who, like her, have experienced displacement.
Haiti Crisis: ALIMA Provides Treatment to Over 15,000 Individuals in Camps for Displaced People
Since February 2024, Haiti’s security crisis, especially in Port-au-Prince, has worsened, driving thousands of families to seek refuge in makeshift camps where living conditions are extremely precarious. In response, ALIMA has been offering essential medical aid to support the most vulnerable for the past year.
“They shot me. I fell.” – Testimony of a survivor in Goma, DRC
On January 26, 2025, Goma plunged into chaos. Within hours, thousands of families fled the fighting. Among them, Zawadi, shot and wounded, survived thanks to a group of young people who brought her to the hospital. Her story is one of resilience in the face of the unthinkable.
Cameroon: Improving Maternal and Child Health Amidst a Humanitarian Crisis
In the North-West region of Cameroon, an ongoing humanitarian crisis is jeopardizing access to social services for thousands of pregnant women and children. Thanks to a project led by ALIMA and funded by the European Union, vulnerable populations are receiving free healthcare. This initiative brings hope and dignity back to these affected communities.
Crisis in Goma: ALIMA’s Response to the Health Emergency (DRC)
After violent fighting in the DRC, Goma is facing a health emergency: hospitals saturated, medical stocks looted, thousands of wounded. ALIMA is deploying an emergency response to reinforce care and support hospital structures.
