WHO’s crucial role in strengthening health NGOs in Mali
The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health sector partners in Mali since 2012. As of 2025, Mali faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with 6.4 million people—nearly 28% of the population—requiring urgent assistance. The humanitarian response plan is only 8.5% funded overall, and just 6% allocated to health, severely restricting humanitarian actors’ ability to address critical needs.
To tackle these challenges, the second reserve allocation from the Humanitarian Fund for Responding to Acute Crises (HFRAC) in Mali targets internally displaced persons affected by armed violence and insecurity, particularly in Gao, Mopti, and Ségou. The health sector was prioritized for funding following WHO’s advocacy, backed by compelling evidence highlighting the urgent need for essential healthcare access among these vulnerable populations.
