The Randal Foundation is proud to support The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) who have reinforced their new project in Northern Bahrel Ghazal, South Sudan, a region neglected by humanitarian aid, where families face extremely high rates of malaria and maternal and child mortality.
In South Sudan, 1,223 women die for every 100,000 live births; and 40 out of every 1,000 babies don’t make it past the first month (WHO, 2025). ALIMA’s goal is to reduce maternal and infant mortality by improving access to high-quality healthcare, while simultaneously alleviating the operational burden on Aweil State Hospital (ASH).
Every day, hundreds of women and children arrive at their health centres seeking care. The project focuses on strengthening Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care services at Mapper Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) in Aweil Centre and Akwem PHCC in Aweil East. This grant allows ALIMA to strengthen maternity services to ensure safer deliveries, provide lifesaving care for newborns, and offer essential antenatal and postnatal consultations. Traditional Birth Attendants are being trained to facilitate timely referrals to health facilities.
For children under 15, the project expands paediatric services in Akwem PHCC, offering outpatient consultations, inpatient stabilization beds, and access to vaccinations. At the community level, health workers are also being trained to deliver health education and support families directly in their villages.
As malaria remains the leading cause of illness and death, ALIMA set up six Test-and-Treat points to scale up prevention and treatment during the July–November peak season.
To ensure long-term sustainability, the project is being implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health to reinforce local capacity and guarantee a lasting impact. Expected successes include a reduction in admissions to ASH and better coverage of essential maternal and child health needs.
