AFRICA

To work, build and grow together.

Work in Africa is at the heart of Doctors with Africa CUAMM activities. Since 1950, the organisation has been committed to upholding the fundamental human right to health and ensuring access to healthcare services for all, especially the poorest and most marginalised communities.

Angola

Angola is a large, resource-rich country, but economic growth is highly uneven particularly in rural areas. The country records some of the worst health indicators in the world, especially in maternal and child health.
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Central African Republic

The country is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in Africa, due to internal instability caused by conflict between armed groups and external actors competing for control of the country’s vast natural resources.
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Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the most populous countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and, despite the progress made in recent years, it remains among the poorest countries in the world.
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Ivory Coast

With an average annual growth rate of 6.2%, Ivory Coast has been a stable country for more than 40 years and has the most prosperous economy in West Africa, despite significant disparities between the wealthier and more developed South and the North, where many vulnerabilities still persist.
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Mozambique

More than twice the size of Italy and home to over 33 million people, Mozambique is a country rich in resources and potential, yet it still faces significant needs—particularly in the health sector.
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Sierra Leone

Among the poorest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Sierra Leone is known for its vast deposits of diamonds and precious minerals, which unfortunately do not translate into improved living conditions for most of the population, who continue to live below the poverty line.
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South Sudan

The youngest country in Africa, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 and is currently the poorest country in the world, ranked 193rd—last on the Human Development Index. Ongoing clashes and internal conflicts make it one of the most difficult and fragile contexts in Africa.
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Tanzania

Tanzania is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with over 65 million inhabitants, roughly three times the size of Italy. Despite economic growth and political stability, it still ranks 167th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index.
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Uganda

From West Nile to Karamoja Uganda is an East African country with nearly 48 million inhabitants. Today, it faces the challenge of providing healthcare services to a young and rapidly growing population.
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Faith-Based Organizations Across Africa