Healthcare for All: A Project to Improve Access to Care in the Central African Republic
The project “Healthcare for All: Improving Access to Basic Healthcare Services for Mothers, Children, and People with Chronic Diseases” (AID-12845), funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), is successfully continuing its activities in the Central African Republic. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for mothers, children, and individuals with chronic illnesses in the Bangui and Mbaiki areas.
The project focuses on increasing access to adequate and free healthcare services, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations. One of its notable aspects is the door-to-door vaccination campaign, which began in October in District 1 of Bangui, the country’s capital. Here, a team of vaccinators and community agents has started administering basic vaccinations to children aged 0 to 2 years, aiming to boost immunization coverage and reduce infant mortality.
The project’s awareness-raising activities extend beyond children to include pregnant women. For example, in the neighborhood of Yapelè, one of the most disadvantaged areas of the capital with severe infrastructural deficiencies such as poor drainage systems, an inadequate electrical grid, and difficult access routes, the initiative has been warmly received. Local authorities and families have expressed appreciation for the support. Despite significant challenges, healthcare teams have managed to reach even the most remote neighborhoods, delivering vaccinations and health information directly to households. This effort has been perceived as a tangible demonstration of care and attention to the needs of the most vulnerable.
The “Healthcare for All” project is a concrete response to the severe healthcare challenges facing the Central African Republic. Thanks to AICS support, the initiative is making a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable populations by delivering medical assistance where it is most needed.