key achievements
Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress was made, with the following principal outcomes:
Expanded and Improved Health Services: In Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million individuals, half of whom were women, gained access to fundamental health provisions. This figure substantially surpassed the initial target of 3.65 million. Health facilities in designated areas across both nations significantly elevated their standard of care through enhanced equipment, staff training, and more effective patient management.
Maternity Services: In conflict-affected regions of Mali, the percentage of pregnant women attending crucial prenatal appointments nearly tripled, rising from 13% to 38%. Mauritania saw 160,000 births attended by skilled medical personnel, surpassing the target by 20%.
Pediatric Services: Mali delivered 1.17 million pediatric consultations for children under five, addressing common ailments like malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhea. In Mauritania, more than 200,000 children received vaccinations—a threefold increase over initial goals—and almost 5 million medical consultations were provided to young children.
Nutritional Support: Mauritania provided nutritional assistance to 750,000 women and children, playing a vital role in combating malnutrition.
Access to Care: By the project’s conclusion, 460,000 vulnerable individuals in Mali benefited from free access to essential health services. Mauritania extended over a million free healthcare services to its vulnerable populations, including refugees, with 81% of targeted vulnerable households receiving financial aid for healthcare access.
Birth Control: In Mali, the rate of contraceptive use among adolescent girls almost tripled, increasing from 5.8% to 15.3%. Mauritania witnessed a significant surge in women utilizing modern contraception, growing from approximately 9,000 to over 240,000, far exceeding the initial target.
