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“The war in Sudan must not become a forgotten crisis”, and yet…
Published on 15 April 2024 | PressThe imperative used by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné, last February is a reminder of the need not to look away from what could be one of the worst crises in recent history[1].Read more -
In Ukraine, Selydivs’ka Central City Hospital was once again targeted by military strikes
Published on 15 February 2024 | PressSelydivs'ka Central City Hospital is one of the crucial medical institutions in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region.Read more -
MALI: MIDWIVES AND MOBILE CLINICS AT THE HEART OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PREVENTION EDUCATION
Published on 10 December 2023 | NewsThe crisis that has gripped Mali for over 10 years now, particularly in the north and center of the country, has taken its toll on the country's healthcare system. Access to quality healthcare is increasingly difficult for the Malian population, including in the central and southern regions, which are directly affected by the growing insecurity affecting the entire country. In these regions, women and children face particular vulnerabilities in the health sector, exacerbated by the lack of functional health infrastructures and qualified health personnel.Read more -
Gender-based violence in Mali: medical and psychosocial care for survivors
Published on 7 December 2023 | NewsThe crisis that Mali has been experiencing for over 10 years exposes the population to a wide range of risks. The deteriorating security situation in the north and center of the country has led to an increase in incidents and human rights violations, particularly affecting women and girls. The latter are the main victims of various forms of gender-based violence (GBV), whether physical, sexual, mental or economic.Read more -
DRC: from awareness-raising to treatment of STI
Published on 1 December 2023 | NewsIn the Ngaba health zone in Kinshasa, Première Urgence Internationale runs awareness campaigns on STIs,...Read more -
Myanmar: A Mobile Clinic Brings Hope to Families of Children with Congenital Disabilities.
Published on 16 August 2023 | NewsDue to the economic crisis and political instability, people living in hard-to-reach areas affected by the conflict in Hlaing Bwe township, Kayin State, have been unable to access essential and quality healthcare services. In this context, Première Urgence Internationale has set up a mobile clinic to provide primary healthcare.Read more -
Afghanistan : Women have a key role in the health system
Published on 2 April 2023 | NewsChantal Autotte-Bouchard is a public health and tropical medicine nurse. She has been involved in various humanitarian crisis contexts, notably in sub-Saharan Africa, Haiti and India, before joining Première Urgence Internationale as Health Advisor at the organisation's headquarters. Back from a visit to Afghanistan, she shares her experience with us.Read more -
Cameroon: diseases are declining
Published on 20 March 2023 | NewsIn November 2022, a number of villages in the Logone-et-Chari department in the Extreme North of Cameroon were continuously attacked by non-governmental armed groups. These incursions have led to the displacement of populations to neighbouring districts, with consequences for the health of all.Read more -
In southern Yemen, supporting the health system by rehabilitating health care facilities
Published on 20 February 2023 | NewsIn a country that has been at war for eight years, where the health system is very fragile, Première Urgence Internationale is working to improve access to care, particularly by rehabilitating health facilities.Read more -
Sudan: When the community seizes the fight against malnutrition
Published on 20 January 2023 | NewsAcute and chronic malnutrition remains one of the major public health concerns in Sudan. To address emergency food and nutritional needs of families with children diagnosed with malnutrition in Gedaref, eastern Sudan, Première Urgence Internationale involves health volunteers from the community. Rogia is one of them.Read more
