In Tigray region, in Ethiopia, CUAMM is still supporting healthcare services provision. The recent delivery of drugs and medical supplies, donated by Caritas Switzerland, further strengthens the commitment to mothers and children.
Cameroon is the world’s first country to roll out the malaria immunization campaign: 4 doses must be administered. Transforming vaccine into immunization will be a major challenge.
8 ambulances, on duty 24/7, free of charge. Every single health centre can now refer to the three hospitals in Rumbek, Yirol and Cueibet. By calling the emergency number they receive information from qualified health personnel who send them the ambulance.
Today Mahawa, thanks to education and a village savings and loan system, has the opportunity to build a better future for herself and her children.
Africa means weighing up the risks and benefits of each choice every day and taking the occasional risk. Susy was suffering from autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. Seeing her again at the check-up after a month of hospitalisation, you almost didn't recognise her. And we all hugged her.
According to the WHO, African countries, including Ethiopia, continue to experience severe blood shortages, resulting in many preventable deaths each year, particularly of women and children. CUAMM is committed to ensuring the availability of safe blood in Gambella.
On World AIDS Day, Doctors with Africa Cuamm, together with local communities, continues its efforts to fight the stigma and tackle an epidemic which in 2022 was dramatic, especially in Africa.
Doctors with Africa Cuamm and the Puglia Region strengthen healthcare services for migrant and refugee communities in the province of Foggia thanks to funds from the US programme "Julia Taft"
850 attendees from all over Africa took part in JIT, the first online course on disaster preparedness and emergency response for African professionals.
For the first time, CUAMM hosts an official side event to the 3rd edition of the International Conference on Public Health in Africa