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In Lebanon, Première Urgence Internationale keeps working to ensure equal access to health care
Published on 13 May 2020 | NewsTo help the Lebanese government face the COVID-19 epidemic, Première Urgence Internationale ensures the continuity of its services in the country, and recently started an additional emergency response, in close cooperation with other INGOs. During 45 days, the teams will be distributing personal protective equipment, setting up awareness training sessions, and support the setup of isolation centres.Read more -
Afghanistan: 40 years of our intervention exhibited in Kabul
Published on 14 February 2020 | NewsIn 2020, Première Urgence Internationale marks 40 years of its humanitarian intervention in Afghanistan. A sad anniversary that makes necessary to highlight this humanitarian crisis and the current context in which Afghan civilians live today. From archived pictures, between 1980 and 2020, Première Urgence Internationale made up an exhibition showing four decades of its mission, mainly focused on health and access to basic services.Read more -
Première Urgence Internationale opens a stabilization center in Yemen
Published on 20 January 2020 | NewsA new stabilisation center has been operational since last December in Western Yemen, aimed at populations suffering from malnutrition. Première Urgence Internationale’s teams were in charge of renovating and improving this center, which serves today more than 16 children per month.Read more -
One year since Stockholm Agreement, Hodeidah still most dangerous place in Yemen for Civilians
Published on 13 December 2019 | PressJoint statement - "As aid agencies working in Yemen, we are outraged that after almost five years, Yemenis continue to suffer from an incalculable humanitarian crisis fuelled by conflict. We call on all conflict parties to work together and speed up implementation of the Stockholm Agreement."Read more -
Yemen: Première Urgence Internationale expands activities to the South
Published on 18 October 2019 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale has been operating in Yemen since 2007. The NGO supports the primary health system in both governorates of Hudaydah and Raymah, which are notable, as is all of the country, for food insecurity and severe chronic malnutrition. Thanks to the support of the European Union, activities have been expanded to complementary health facilities in the governorate of Taizz, south of the country.Read more -
“After 3 years of conflict, Yemen faces the worst humanitarian crisis being”
Published on 11 April 2018 | NewsAfter 3 years of conflict in Yemen, 22 million people need humanitarian aid. Paul Spagnol, geographical manager for the Middle East at Première Urgence Internationale reviews the situation.Read more