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Ebola: Absolute alertness after diagnosis in Goma (DRC)
Published on 17 July 2019 | NewsIdentified in a health center supported by Première Urgence Internationale, the first patient with Ebola virus in Goma, the capital of North Kivu, unfortunately died during his transfer to an Ebola treatment center in Butembo. An additional step is taken in this epidemic. All local authorities and the international community are mobilized to prevent the spread of the virus in this city of more than one million inhabitants.Read more -
Gaza farmers encouraged to use solar energy
Published on 28 June 2019 | NewsIn the Gaza strip, farmers face difficulties to cultivate their lands, due to lack of access of water and electricity. Première Urgence Internationale equipped water-wells with solar panels and submersible pumps, to provide farmers with irrigation water.Read more -
Colombia: Solidarités International and Première Urgence Internationale take action
Published on 18 June 2019 | NewsThe current Venezuelan crisis and the massive exodus of people from neighbouring countries has alerted both NGOs. Colombia, the leading host country for Venezuelan refugees, faces the challenge of meeting the primary needs of the populations on its territory.Read more -
Yemen: Help people to grow productive home gardens
Published on 12 June 2019 | NewsTo address root causes of malnutrition in Yemen, and provide a longer-term response, Première Urgence Internationale leaded a nutrition project in the governorates of Hodeidah and Raymah. Objective: help the targeted households to establish their own productive gardens, and increase their preservation capacity.Read more -
Iraq: Helping people to regain access to basic services
Published on 16 May 2019 | NewsWith the official end of military operations in Iraq, humanitarian needs are now focused on the issues of reconstruction and rehabilitation. Anbar governorate is a rural area in the middle of the desert, in the southwest of the country. Its villages and infrastructures were affected, or even destroyed, during the years of conflict. Première Urgence Internationale carries out multi-sectoral activities to support the most vulnerable civilian populations.Read more -
Settler violence in Occupied Palestinian Territory: “I didn’t know what to do to protect my baby”
Published on 14 May 2019 | NewsSettler violence against Palestinian civilians are an almost daily occurrence in the West Bank. In 2018, due to settler violence, 119 Palestinians were injured, and 3 Palestinians were killed. Première Urgence Internationale met Raja, a Palestinian mother of three, who has been victim of a settler attack with her children.Read more -
In Afghanistan, one of our teams victim of an explosive attack
Published on 9 May 2019 | NewsOn Sunday, 5th May, a vehicle carrying five staff members from one of our mobile health teams was attacked with explosives. The driver sadly succombed to his injuries. All of our five colleagues were injured in the attack. Première Urgence Internationale, which is intervening in Afghanistan since 1979, strongly condemns this serious attack.Read more -
Première Urgence Internationale supporting agriculture in the Central African Republic
Published on 7 May 2019 | NewsThe Central African Republic is among the poorest countries in the world. Nearly 3 million Central Africans are currently in need of immediate humanitarian aid. Première Urgence Internationale, with support from the French Embassy, has just launched a new food aid project in the north-east of the country.Read more -
“Dr. Shah Mahmood, your work will not be forgotten”
Published on 30 April 2019 | NewsIn Afghanistan, our teams are grieving the loss of Doctor Shah Mahmood, a well-known and well-respected doctor who worked for almost 25 years with us, to support vulnerable populations in one of the most complex humanitarian crisis. As a tribute for his work and commitment, we honour his memory.Read more -
To improve children’s nutritional status and households’ resilience, through the reinforcement of goat rearing practices, in South Hwanghae Province, DPRK
Published on 26 April 2019 | TendersAnd Strengthening the South Hwanghae Agricultural University technical and institutional capacities to enhance its role...Read more
