Mali

The health situation in Mali remains fragile, shaped by insecurity, repeated attacks on health care, climate shocks and recurrent epidemics. In 2025 alone, attacks on health facilities increased sharply, while floods and ongoing insecurity have left parts of the system non-functional. Access to essential services is further constrained by shortages of personnel, equipment and medicines, with vulnerable groups—including pregnant women, children and displaced populations—facing significant barriers to care and rising health risks.

In 2026, the Health Cluster will prioritize restoring access to life-saving services across the most affected regions, targeting nearly 1.6 million people. The response focuses on strengthening existing health facilities, deploying mobile teams, improving referral systems and expanding emergency, reproductive health and epidemic response services, while reinforcing community-based approaches and early warning systems.

At the same time, the response emphasizes accountability, inclusion and localization, working closely with national authorities and local partners to build resilience and sustain service delivery. Through integrated coordination and flexible approaches, the Health Cluster aims to deliver more effective and equitable health services in a highly constrained and evolving context.

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Dr Didier Tambwe
Health Cluster Coordinator
tambwed@who.int

National team: 1
Coordinator: 1 FT
Information management officer: 0
Public health officer: 0
Communications officer: 0

Subnational hubs: 6

Partners: 51
International NGOs: 21
National NGOs: 11
UN agencies: 5
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