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News, initiatives, results, and insights into the work of Doctors with Africa CUAMM. A space to follow the evolution of our activities and understand how, every day, commitment is translated into care and cooperation.
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THE ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH CARE
The experience of Adriano La Vecchia, the first Junior Project Officer in Paediatrics to give his service in Jinka, South Omo, southern Ethiopia.
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PINK OCTOBER FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
In Mozambique, with the "Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases" project, 87,900 women, like Julieta, have been screened against breast and cervical cancer to date. A commitment that continues during the Pink October.
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WHAT GOES UNSEEN
After the Covid-19 crisis we hoped we could breathe a sigh of relief, but war and energy speculation are putting a strain on us. Everyone is making small and big sacrifices. But even if it is difficult for us, it is even more to Africa. There, this situation has dramatic effects because populations are already very poor: there is neither a welfare system, nor any kind of social parachute.
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ONLY ONE WAY TO SEE THE FUTURE: DOING PREVENTION TODAY
CUAMM has joined the Ugandan Ministry of Health in celebrating World Sight Day by participating in the “Love Your Eyes” event in Kitgum, Uganda.
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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION FOR ALL
With its experience on the field, CUAMM celebrates the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, strengthening the partnership with the Warning Research Centre of the UCL.
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NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH
The goal of International Mental Health Day 2022 is to make mental health a global priority, for everyone, in every corner of the world. There is no shortage of good examples.
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IF A HEALTH FAIR SAVES YOUR LIFE. FIGHTING CHRONIC DISEASES
As part of the “Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases” project, CUAMM participated in a health fair, organised at the traditional handcraft market in Maputo.
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PROMOTING HEALTH STARTING FROM THE WORKPLACE
Doctors with Africa CUAMM realises an urban health project in a textile factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. An investment for the welfare of the overall community.