Ethiopia: Under the Lights of the Delivery Room
In the Tigray region, in Ethiopia, solar energy is saving lives during complicated childbirths. From ALIMA.
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Mauritania: Too Many Crises for One Health System
In eastern Mauritania, population displacement, malnutrition, and lack of access to healthcare are putting communities at risk. In the Hodh El Chargui region, ALIMA is deploying mobile clinics and strengthening care for children suffering from malnutrition.
Niger: In Dakoro, Children are Accessing Care Earlier and Receiving Better Treatment
In Dakoro, Niger, a simple bracelet is changing the way malnutrition is addressed. Trained to measure their children’s arms themselves, mothers can spot the first warning signs earlier.
Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Neighboring Countries
The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Direct Relief, ALIMA, and International Medical Corps are mobilizing supplies, medical teams, and treatment units, working alongside the WHO, the health ministries of both countries, and partner organizations to contain the spread.
24/7 Maternal Care in Muna Community is Changing Lives
In northeast Nigeria, where access to maternal healthcare remains limited, many women still give birth at home, often at great risk. In Muna, a 24/7 maternal health service supported by ALIMA is changing this reality – providing safe deliveries, reducing complications, and saving lives.