WHO strengthens NGO partnerships in Mali’s health sector
The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health sector partners in Mali since 2012. By 2025, Mali faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with 6.4 million people—nearly 28% of its population—requiring urgent assistance. The humanitarian response plan remains critically underfunded at just 8.5%, with only 6% allocated to health, severely limiting the ability of aid organizations to address pressing needs.
To tackle these challenges, the second reserve allocation from the Humanitarian Fund for Rapid Response in Africa (FHRAOC) targets displaced populations affected by armed violence and insecurity, particularly in Gao, Mopti, and Ségou. Health assistance was prioritized for funding following WHO’s advocacy, backed by evidence of these populations’ urgent need for essential healthcare.
