Only 15 Guinea Worm Cases Reported Last Year
The prospect of eradicating Guinea worm disease remains on track, with just 15 human cases reported in two countries in 2024, reports The Carter Center.
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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 crisis as needs escalate. From ALIMA.
Still Recovering from Helene’s Aftermath, North Carolina Health Center Turns Towards Rebuilding
After a health center site was destroyed in Micaville, North Carolina, other sites stepped up to continue serving patients. Direct Relief is supporting the rebuilding efforts with $200,000 in financial support.
Healing on the Move: Mobile Medical Teams Bring Hope to Displaced Communities in Tigray
Mobile medical teams in Tigray, supported by FHI 360, provide free healthcare to displaced communities affected by Ethiopia’s civil war, offering essential medical care, mental health support, and medications directly at displacement camps.
Redefining Mental Health Care with Peer Support in LA County Jails
The Los Angeles County jail system’s innovative peer mental health program has grown from a small pilot to serve over 400 patients, becoming a model for correctional facilities nationwide.
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