Facilitating access to healthcare for isolated populations

Dear Difteur-ses,

In northern and north-central Burkina Faso, many people live without access to vital surgical care. In Titao and Barsalogho, health facilities have neither surgeons nor anesthesiologists/resuscitators, and evacuations to specialized hospitals are often impossible.

To respond to this emergency, ALIMA, in partnership with KEOOGO and SOS Médecins Burkina Faso, launched a surgical campaign in early 2025. Thanks to the mobilization of specialized teams, over 100 operations were performed in Titao and over 50 operations in Barsalogho. Patients suffering from hernias, obstetric complications or serious pathologies were able to be cared for free of charge.

Among the beneficiaries, Zoenabo, pregnant after two miscarriages, received crucial treatment enabling her to hope for a pregnancy carried to term. Rasmata, displaced for five years, was finally able to undergo surgery after a year of suffering linked to a uterine prolapse.

Beyond this care, ALIMA strengthens local structures through the ongoing training of medical teams, the rehabilitation of operating theatres and the provision of essential medicines.

This action, made possible thanks to the support of the European Union (ECHO), restores hope to populations that have been deprived for too long of a fundamental right: that of being cared for.

Thank you for enabling ALIMA to act where needs are most urgent.

Dear Difteur-ses,

In N'Djamena, acute malnutrition affects more than one child in ten. In the Walia district,

Briya keeps a watchful eye on her nine-month-old son.

. "He fell ill a week ago. The doctor told me he was suffering from acute malnutrition and malaria. Fortunately, I learned how to monitor his condition thanks to the community workers", she confides.

She now uses the bracelet PB to regularly measure her child's brachial perimeter. The bracelet, which is green, yellow or red depending on the level of malnutrition, has become a familiar tool in many households. ALIMA and its Chadian partner Alerte Santé train families in its use and provide weekly visits. Milliwam, 29, has also benefited from these visits:

Same vigilance at Bella:

"My daughter had lost weight due to diarrhea. Thanks to awareness-raising, we took her to the Toukra health center. She received treatment with therapeutic foods."

Amina, mother of two, also testifies:

Reaching out to families, strengthening the link with healthcare centers: an essential community strategy for saving lives.

A big THANK YOU for your support!

Dear Difteur-ses,

For over 13 years, the Mbera camp in Mauritania has been hosting Malian refugees fleeing violence.

Planned for 80,000 people, it is now home to over 116,000, with more than 164,000 others living in neighboring villages, often in precarious conditions.

The Hodh el Chargui region is heavily impacted by this demographic pressure: shortages of water, food and medical care are multiplying, endangering the health of both refugee and local populations. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition and epidemics.

Present since 2019, ALIMA intervenes in the camp and surrounding villages. It supports several health centers, organizes mobile clinics, cares for acutely malnourished children and conducts vaccination campaigns against diseases such as measles and diphtheria. By 2024, over 6,000 children had been treated. But this response is under threat: current funding only covers 51% of humanitarian needs.

Thank you for supporting us and enabling us to help these populations!

Dear Difteur-ses,

Two years after the outbreak of conflict in Sudan in April 2023, the crisis continues to worsen - breaking tragic records:

- Nearly 13 million people forced to flee their homes in search of safety.

- More than 30 million people, or 3 out of 5 Sudanese, in need of humanitarian aid, the highest number ever recorded in a single country.

Sudan is therefore facing one of the biggest hunger and displacement crises in the world.

And beyond mass displacement within Sudan, neighboring countries are also affected as Sudanese cross the borders of South Sudan, the Ethiopia, Egypt and Tchad.

Behind each of these numbers are real people, families and communities whose lives are at stake.

Jabir Issa Mohamed, teacher and father of one-year-old Awal, visited an ALIMA-supported health center in Tawila. In a voice tired by the many days of walking in the scorching heat, he tells his story:

"When the war started, people were killed, others fled, including my friends and neighbors. The school where I taught is now a refuge for displaced people, other schools have been turned into military garrisons. There's no teaching anymore."

Thank you for enabling us, through your support, to help these people!

Dear Difteur-ses,

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Consolé lost everything because of the conflict. Like thousands of others, she had to flee, leaving behind her home, her landmarks, her life before.

Today, she is a nurse with ALIMA and provides care to those who, like her, have experienced exile.

Her story illustrates the resilience and determination of displaced women, who, despite adversity, reconstruct their future and become agents of change.

Find out more about her story, which sheds light on these everyday heroines.

A big thank you to you for enabling us to continue our actions!

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In the epicenter of the Mpox epidemic, in Kamituga, DRC, ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) is on the front line against a new strain of the virus. This France 2 report reveals the health and logistical challenges facing our teams on the ground.
Extract from the report "Mpox: the epicenter of an out-of-control epidemic" broadcast on France 2
In this immense country, 4.5 times the size of France, health services are powerless. It's an 8-hour drive over broken tracks to reach Kamituga, the epicenter of this epidemic. It was here, in this mining town, that the new strain of the Mpox virus was first spotted. The NGO ALIMA has set up in a wing of the hospital and is taking care of the sick.
The contagion is simply through direct contact with an infected person, which makes us fear the worst for the huge refugee camps in eastern Congo. In this region, war and fighting have driven 7 million people from their homes.
ALIMA has deployed a rapid and effective response to combat this health crisis. In collaboration with a coalition of local and international partners, ALIMA is implementing an approach based on three pillars: medical care for patients, epidemiological surveillance, and awareness-raising among affected communities.
A big thank you, dear donors, for your donations and your invaluable support!

We have great news to share with you! 
Our new project "Wakobo Ti Kodro"transforms maternal care in the Central African Republic by integrating matrons, traditional birth attendants, into the monitoring of high-risk pregnancies thanks to an innovative mobile app.

"Wakobo Ti Kodro" aims to improve maternal and child health in a region where mortality rates are among the highest in the world. Around 48% of births take place at home, underscoring the importance of this project. The app provides visual guides and voice alerts, making information accessible even to people with low literacy.
 

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Matrons have been quick to adopt the technology, strengthening their role in the healthcare system. The app has facilitated their integration into health centers, improving the quality of care and management of at-risk pregnancies.

This initiative is an inspiring example of how an innovative, community-based approach can save lives and strengthen local health systems.

 

 

 

The revolution in maternity care in Guinea thanks to mobile ultrasound scanners has marked a crucial turning point in access to care for women in Télimélé (a town in the Republic of Guinea). Since August 2023, ALIMA has equipped six health centers with this innovative technology, enabling high-quality ultrasound scans even in the most remote areas where access to specialized care is limited.

This initiative has led to a significant increase in the prenatal consultation rate, from 53% to 68% in just a few months. What's more, the number of births attended by healthcare professionals increased by 10% in one year, ensuring better care for mothers and newborns. In nine months, nearly 1,300 women have benefited from these prenatal follow-ups, reducing the risk of complications and maternal mortality.

The poignant testimonies of women who have benefited from these mobile ultrasounds testify to the tangible impact of this innovation. Mariama, a young mother from Télimélé, testifies: "Thanks to the mobile ultrasound, I was able to monitor my pregnancy closely and give birth to my baby safely."

ALIMA plans to extend this program to other regions of Guinea and other West African countries, with the support of local and international partners. 

For more details, read the full article: https://alima.ngo/actualites-fr/sante-maternelle-guinee-echographes-mobiles/

In a world where the challenges of climate change are becoming ever more pressing, ALIMA is positioning itself on the front line, fully acknowledging its involvement and taking concrete steps to reduce its environmental footprint. Climate change acts as a catalyst, complicating humanitarian operations in our areas of intervention. 

At ALIMA, we refuse to remain passive. 

We are resolutely committed to taking action, developing concrete action plans, and finding innovative solutions to combat this major 21st century challenge.

In our latest progress report, discover the details of our commitment and actions. We reveal our strategies to reduce our carbon footprint, our initiatives to promote sustainable practices, and our efforts to strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable communities, in the face of the impacts of climate change.
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