Mali Crisis - Handicap International 2013

January 28 2013 - With Canada's support Handicap International is providing emergency maternal and newborn healthcare services in Mopti the region hosting the largest number of people internally displaced as a result of the conflict in northern Mali. Handicap International and local partners are providing support for maternal and newborn health services in 16 health districts covering the needs of an estimated 124 000 persons by: establishing 7 mobile emergency obstetrics teams; conducting maternal and newborn health promotion at the community level; providing training for staff at healthcare centres; and supporting income-generating activities for 100 vulnerable women.

The project will result in improved health for up to 30 000 women newborns and children under five years of age and a reduction in maternal and neo-natal mortality. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people especially women and children.