Category: Le Monde Afrique

Mali’s HPV vaccine campaign gains ground one year after launch One year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gaining strong momentum. In Bamako and surrounding areas,…

Despite notable improvements in recent years—such as reductions in infant and under-five mortality rates, maternal health outcomes, and increased life expectancy—the Mali still faces significant challenges in delivering equitable healthcare. The World…

WHO bolsters NGO health initiatives in Mali amid humanitarian crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health cluster partners in Mali since 2012. In 2025, the country faces…

Bamako – Kadidia, a 19-year-old student, once hesitated to discuss contraception openly. « In our community, it’s still a taboo subject,» she admits. Like many young women in Mali, Kadidia faced deep-rooted…

advocating for sickle cell patients in Burkina Faso: dr. gloria damoaliga berges’ fight Ouagadougou – in Burkina Faso, sickle cell disease affects an estimated 4.63% of the population, with nearly 2% of…

Vaccine Mali’s Covid-19 vaccination drive: why progress remains slow Despite ambitious targets, Mali has vaccinated just 8% of its eligible population against Covid-19, far below the 70% goal set by health authorities….

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has given its seal of approval for a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)*. This significant funding is earmarked to bolster…

The impending withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises critical concerns about access to justice for citizens facing rights violations. Without this…

Nutrition Nutrition malnutrition in Mali: a critical public health challenge malnutrition in Mali remains a severe public health crisis affecting nearly half the nation’s population. With 15 million residents, this West African…

Strengthening Niger’s healthcare funding and partner collaboration Nestled in West Africa, the Republic of Niger faces persistent challenges—from armed conflicts to prolonged droughts—that have strained its healthcare system. These pressures have contributed…