For seriously ill children, oxygen can mean the difference between life and death. At the Ola During Children’s Hospital in Sierra Leone, however, there is a recurring shortage of oxygen and the necessary equipment. The medical team has to improvise, while for children like Adama, every minute counts.

Debasse Aubierge and Deta Blandine have been working at the Bossembélé Hospital in the Central African Republic for many years. While Debasse is responsible for vaccinations, child development, and hygiene and sanitation, Deta heads the maternity ward. Every day, both of them see firsthand how Cap Anamur’s long-standing support strengthens local medical care.

Dr. Werner Höfner is stepping down from the Cap Anamur Board of Directors. A personal look back at more than 40 years of dedication and medical missions.

Due to the deteriorating security situation, we have to reorganise our work. Our hospital in Lwere can currently only operate at a greatly reduced capacity.