The Russia-Ukraine war has just entered its third year, marking a grim milestone in the history of Europe. CUAMM is keeping up its commitment to support the civilians in Ukraine as it does in the numerous yet unnoticed war theatres in Africa.
Since 2016, Jerry Ictho has been Senior Technical Advisor for Cuamm in Uganda, his home country, where «I stay and work to do my part and have an impact on those health indicators that I have seen improve over the last ten years».
A official visit to Moldova’s capital Chisinau guided by CUAMM’s team to see first-hand the support provided to meet refugees’ needs and foster host communities resilience and preparedness during the emergency.
Three young men and the common dream of becoming doctors to serve their community. To chase that dream, they are now being trained at the PEN-Plus clinic in Pujehun working side by side with Silvia, CUAMM JPO and resident in internal medicine.
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.
HIV prevention and treatment activities, but also the activation, for the first time, of services dedicated to mental health, particularly for young people and adolescents. This was possible thanks to the "Knowing to Cure" project implemented in Beira, Mozambique.
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.
Gloria Obaje is a nun and a nurse at the Siriri health centre in Bossangoa, Central African Republic, where Cuamm is implementing the Pbf strategy thanks to an EU-funded intervention, helping to ensure free treatment in 41 Fosa.