Month: June 2025

The current immunization results in Mali fall short of expectations. While the national authorities set an ambitious goal to vaccinate 70% of the population aged 12 and older, the actual coverage rate has stagnated at approximately 8%. In response to this gap, a United Nations delegation visited the country in early October to assist the government in aligning with the objectives of the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (PNDV). “A variety of campaigns are currently in progress. Our mission is to collaborate with the government and its partners to strengthen…

Dengue in Burkina Faso: an unprecedented outbreak claims over 200 lives Since January, Burkina Faso has been grappling with the most severe dengue fever outbreak in its history. According to official reports from the government, the disease—transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes—has resulted in 214 fatalities. The capital, Ouagadougou, and Bobo-Dioulasso, the country’s second-largest city, have been hit hardest. Share The Aedes albopictus mosquito, commonly known as the “tiger mosquito,” has been wreaking havoc across Burkina Faso. Its rapid proliferation has triggered a devastating dengue fever and chikungunya outbreak. Health authorities…

Moustique Mali’s health authorities respond to emerging dengue crisis Following recent conflicts in northern Mali, the nation now faces a significant public health challenge: a dengue fever outbreak. Partager Malian health services are currently on high alert. Dengue, a debilitating mosquito-borne illness, has been detected within the country. This condition is frequently misdiagnosed as malaria due to their overlapping symptoms, and it often remains unnoticed in Africa. However, it has now been officially identified within Mali, with 12 confirmed cases reported across several municipalities in Bamako, as well as in…

Cholera outbreak in Burkina Faso: what you need to know Burkina Faso has officially declared a cholera outbreak after confirming a case in the Tapoa province. Burkina Faso has declared a cholera outbreak following the confirmation of a case at the Kantchari Health Center in the Tapoa province, located in the eastern region of the country. According to the Ministry of Health, the patient presented severe symptoms including profuse watery diarrhea, uncontrollable vomiting, and signs of dehydration. Health authorities have identified the Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa serotype in laboratory tests,…

While grappling with the global coronavirus pandemic, Niger is simultaneously confronting a resurgence of polio. This secondary health emergency was confirmed following the diagnosis of two children in the Niamey and Tillabéri regions. Although both diseases share similar clinical symptoms—such as fever, coughing, and headaches—their modes of transmission differ significantly. Coronavirus is a respiratory infection spread through droplets from coughing or sneezing. In contrast, polio is typically contracted through the consumption of contaminated water or tainted food (especially raw or undercooked items), or via direct oral contact and poor hand…

urgent hunger crisis: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali face maximum alert 16 juin 2025 Aide humanitaire The United Nations recently issued a stark warning, designating Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali as regions on maximum alert for severe food insecurity. These areas face the most critical risk of hunger for their populations, demanding “urgent” intervention from the global community. Without a swift and extensive humanitarian response, populations in these five critical hotspots face extreme hunger, with a looming risk of famine and widespread fatalities in the coming…

Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has led to the displacement of nearly 230,000 individuals since the start of the year, humanitarian agencies report. This ongoing security crisis severely impacts children and families across the central Sahel nation. The Rapid Response Operational Coordination Group (GCORR) indicates that approximately 37,000 households have been uprooted due to 48 displacement alerts. This marks a significant 92% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In May alone, GCORR recorded nearly 41,000 people affected by 12 displacement alerts nationwide. The Boucle du Mouhoun region bears…