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 a severe humanitarian crisis, with 6.4 million people—28% of the population—requiring urgent assistance. The humanitarian response plan remains critically underfunded at just 8.5%, including a mere 6% allocated to health services, severely restricting humanitarian actors’ ability to address pressing needs.
To tackle these challenges, the second reserve allocation from the Fonds Humanitaire Régional d’Affectation d’Urgence (FHRAOC) for Mali targets internally displaced persons affected by armed violence and insecurity, particularly in Gao, Mopti, and Ségou. Health care was prioritized for funding following WHO advocacy, which highlighted the dire need for essential medical services among these vulnerable populations.
Read the full report on how WHO-supported interventions are addressing health gaps in Mali’s most affected regions.