Over the past twenty years, there has been an overall increase in the life cycle, a reduction in infant and maternal mortality, and an increase in healthy life expectancy worldwide. Unfortunately, this improvement does not apply to all countries in the world.
According to the WHO, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has hindered progress in expanding healthcare coverage and exacerbated the financial difficulties faced by those who need to cover medical expenses. Furthermore, the challenges during the emergency period have been more pronounced in less developed countries, where millions of people have lost vital healthcare assistance in terms of prevention, diagnosis, and disease control.
That’s why, in the areas where we operate, such as the districts of Wadi Al Hayat and Ghat in Libya, we work every day to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups. We combine safe access to quality healthcare services with protection services and psychological support to ensure comprehensive care for the communities and strengthen the resilience of the most fragile populations.
We aknowledge the strategic role of prevention in psychophysical well-being, which is why we coordinate with local authorities to launch awareness campaigns about the importance of healthcare, regular screenings, vaccinations, and good hygiene practices.
Lastly, we combat food and nutritional insecurity, which affects the health of boys and girls, compromising their proper physical and mental development. Through child sponsorship, we prevent malnutrition, organize medical visits for children in need, provide feminine hygiene kits, and carry out vaccination campaigns.