Refugees in Africa: those who stay, those who heal
On the occasion of World Refugees Day, we shed a light on the lives of those forced to flee and renew our commitment in ensuring millions across Uganda and Ethiopia the right to accessing care.
On the occasion of World Refugees Day, we shed a light on the lives of those forced to flee and renew our commitment in ensuring millions across Uganda and Ethiopia the right to accessing care.
Yesterday in Bangui CUAMM Director General was received for the first time by the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, together with Ambassador Filippo Scamacca del Murgo and CUAMM Country Representative - Marina Panarese. An occasion to discuss CUAMM's commitment for health promotion in the Country.
On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Disease Day whish is observed worldwide on June 19, the global community joins forces to raise awareness on one of the most widespread yet often overlooked genetic blood disorders. In Pujehun district, Sierra Leone, CUAMM is addressing the public health issue represented by NCDs through the PEN-Plus project.
The Moroto Blood Bank stands out as a life-saving service in Karamoja, significantly improving health outcomes in the region. Since its opening in 2022, it has contributed to notable improvements in maternal and child health indicators. Nevertheless, cultural barriers remain a challenge—one that CUAMM is addressing through a comprehensive strategy.
CUAMM participated in the "Tanzania Mental Health Summit 2025", a commitment to make mental health care a public health priority. The summit was an opportunity for discussion and experience sharing among stakeholders, but also for awareness raising, collaboration and a platform for proposing concrete and transformative actions. CUAMM is proud and gratified to have been part of the national discussion on the future of mental health in Tanzania.
We have recently gathered in Brindisi, Apulia on occasion of Accelerate2050 the global conference focused on social, financial and environmental sustainability promoted by Sustainatopia event. An opportunity to share experiences and discuss strategies for global issues. Together with international guests, we explored the nexus between climate and health.
As fighting intensifies in the east, medical logistics becomes even more important to ensure adeguate and timely care in areas most affected by the conflict. Over the past year, with the support of AICS we have involved eleven healthcare facilities located in Dnipropetrovska and Donetska oblasts in medical logistics activities, reaching a target population of 30,400 people.
There are places where seeking care is a challenge, receiving the right diagnosis luck and ensuring proper treatment a bless no one takes for granted. Central African Republic is one of those. Bethel was lucky enough to receive the care he needed in the one and only paediatric hospital in the Country, where CUAMM team works around the clock to ensure children like him adeguate and timely care.
As Angola experience one of the worst cholera outbreak in decades, CUAMM is ready to deliver an emergency response to contain the outbreak and reduce transmission. Activities are implemented in collaboration with UNICEF, with the financial support of the European Union.
What role do faith-based organizations (FBOs) play in delivering care? How can the principle of free care be combined with sustainability and quality in resource-limited settings like Sierra Leone? These and other questions were discussed at an event held in Freetown.