Born at 28 Weeks: The Baby Who Defied the Odds in Tanzania
On World Prematurity Day, Bakara’s story reminds us of the vital importance of timely, high-quality care to ensure every newborn has the chance to grow and thrive.
On World Prematurity Day, Bakara’s story reminds us of the vital importance of timely, high-quality care to ensure every newborn has the chance to grow and thrive.
CUAMM is working hand in hand with national and Italian universities in Sierra Leone to expand training opportunities and strengthen local capacities in the health sector.
Today, Suhul Hospital looks very different: a modern, fully equipped neonatal intensive care unit ensures life-saving treatment for premature and critically ill newborns. The refurbished spaces were inaugurated last week in an official ceremony attended by local authorities, partners, UN agencies representatives and hospital staff members.
CUAMM Annual Meeting is a special occasion that brings together CUAMM staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and friends to celebrate our shared mission and renew our commitment to health for all.
This year marks an especially meaningful milestone, and we warmly invite you to celebrate with us — in Padua, if you can join us in person, or by following along on our social channels to stay connected wherever you are.
The urgent needs of people forcibly displaced into Ethiopia’s Gambella region since March 2025 continue to grow. A coordinated, rights-based, and community-driven approach is essential to provide comprehensive support, including health services, protection, shelter, water and sanitation, food security, and nutrition.
An honorary PhD from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, recognising a lifetime commitment to health and solidarity with Africa. A tribute not only to our Director General, father Dante Carraro, but to the entire CUAMM — staff, partners, and collaborators — who share our mission and work every day with Africa, not for Africa.
The project “Restoration of essential health, nutrition and food assistance services in Shire in Tigray” is coming to an end, but CUAMM remains to consolidate the results and progress achieved.
“Protecting women is protecting the future: screen today, save lives tomorrow!”
Pink October in Mozambique was a day of awareness, education, and care dedicated to promoting early screening, breaking stigma, and celebrating the strength and resilience of women navigating the oncology care pathway. CUAMM teams joined the campaign in Beira and Quelimane.
A solo grandmother, a 6-years-old girl weighing only 19.8 lb and a long distance to cover to ensure her access to the treatment she so desperately needs. A story of love, care and collaboration from Kongwa District, Tanzania.
When and why should we wash our hands? This was the focus of the awareness-rasining activities for the community and the health personnel at the Complexe Hospitalier Universitaire Pédiatrique (Chupb) in Bangui, Central African Republic. Beacuse hand hygiene is an act of care that protects us and those around us.