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DRC: Première Urgence Internationale vaccinate 32,500 children against measles
Published on 16 June 2020 | NewsThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is still plagued by several deadly viral epidemics, including COVID-19 and the Ebola virus disease. Première Urgence Internationale is participating in the emergency health response to curb these two epidemics, and continues, at the same time, its vaccination campaign against measles in the provinces of Kasai and central Kasai. Between April and May 2020, more than 32,500 children were vaccinated against this deadly and highly contagious disease.Read more -
Première Urgence Internationale is working at the frontline to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Syria
Published on 3 June 2020 | NewsOn the 15th of March 2020, the Syrian crisis entered its 10th year. A week later, the first confirmed COVID-19 case was reported in Syria. The 9 years of conflict have already left the country battered, but the COVID-19 pandemic has presented yet another challenge for an overburdened and fragile social protection system. Against this backdrop, Première Urgence Internationale was one of the first organizations that responded quickly to address the emerging urgent needs in Syria. With the support of partners, the NGO has worked across its sectors to contribute to common efforts working on preventing a spiraling COVID-19 outbreak in Syria.Read more -
In Lebanon, Première Urgence Internationale keeps working to ensure equal access to health care
Published on 13 May 2020 | NewsTo help the Lebanese government face the COVID-19 epidemic, Première Urgence Internationale ensures the continuity of its services in the country, and recently started an additional emergency response, in close cooperation with other INGOs. During 45 days, the teams will be distributing personal protective equipment, setting up awareness training sessions, and support the setup of isolation centres.Read more -
Iraq: Alongside families living in camps, to keep them safe from COVID-19
Published on 7 May 2020 | NewsIn Iraq and Kurdistan, Première Urgence Internationale is an important camp health actor, managing primary healthcare centres in three camps hosting refugees and internally displaced people. To continue responding to the needs of these vulnerable populations in these times of pandemic, the mission reorganised its functioning, putting in place quarantine areas and conducting awareness raising sessions.Read more -
Ile-de-France : a day of full immersion in a mobile clinic
Published on 6 May 2020 | NewsJust like in countries such as Nigeria, Lybia and Mali, Première Urgence Internationale set up mobile clinics in Ile-de-France to facilitate access to the healthcare system for the less fortunate people. The goal : proposing free consultations and heighten awareness about COVID-19 for the most vulnerable who have no direct access to healthcare.Read more -
In Ukraine, 7 years of silent war
Published on 7 April 2020 | NewsFor almost seven years, a war has been fought in silence at the gates of Europe. In the east of the country, particularly in Donbas province, hostilities continue daily. Infrastructure is damaged, and health services destroyed. To support civilians, Première Urgence Internationale intervenes in several villages and provides material support.Read more -
Access to water, hygiene, sanitation… Key priorities during an outbreak
Published on 22 March 2020 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale has a long record of supporting people across the world, in crisis and conflicts situations. The ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19 replaces all countries on an equal basis, and imposes to respect everywhere the same guidelines and measures. Especially in terms of hygiene, access to water, and sanitation. Echoing on the World Water Day, this Sunday 22th of March, let’s remind the essential bases.Read more -
Coronavirus: to adapt the humanitarian response during an emergency
Published on 18 March 2020 | NewsThe global coronavirus epidemic forces many sectors of activity to slow down and adapt their functioning. The humanitarian sector is not an exception. Like other NGOs, Première Urgence Internationale is shifting its actions and programs throughout the world, like it already did in response to previous regional outbreaks. The priority is to protect health workers and the population, while ensuring the continuity of essential care.Read more -
MEASLES IN THE DRC: IDENTIFY THE FIRST SYMPTOMS TO RESPOND AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
Published on 24 February 2020 | NewsThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a large-scale measles epidemic. In the DRC in 2019, 6,000 people died from this disease. It remains one of the leading causes of death among young children, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Première Urgence Internationale is working in the Kasaï and Kasaï-Central provinces to help with the care, the response, and the training of medical staff and community supporters.Read more -
Première Urgence Internationale opens a stabilization center in Yemen
Published on 20 January 2020 | NewsA new stabilisation center has been operational since last December in Western Yemen, aimed at populations suffering from malnutrition. Première Urgence Internationale’s teams were in charge of renovating and improving this center, which serves today more than 16 children per month.Read more