Mali and Mauritania expanded access to essential healthcare for more than five million people between 2018 and 2024, significantly improving maternal, child, and nutrition services in fragile and conflict-affected communities.
“Before, we had to travel far to get care. Now we have a health centre nearby, and I was able to give birth safely,” said Aïssata, a mother from Mopti.
Health programmes improved clinic equipment, trained staff and removed treatment fees, helping maternal check-ups in conflict areas of Mali rise from 13% to 38%. Mauritania recorded 160,000 safe births attended by trained professionals, and vaccination numbers for children exceeded 200,000, triple the initial targets. Across both countries, nearly five million medical consultations were provided for children under five; 750,000 women and children received nutrition support, and contraceptive access among teenage girls in Mali almost tripled, strengthening long-term health resilience.
