FAIRMED - Health for the Poorest

12.12.2024

Floods in Sri Lanka: FAIRMED provides emergency aid

FAIRMED "Torrential rain, floods and landslides have left a picture of devastation in Sri Lanka in recent days. At least 12 people have lost their lives and many are still missing. According to local authorities, more than 250,000 people have left their homes. Over 3,000 people have been taken to evacuation centers and around 600 houses have been damaged. Our team on the ground is supporting those affected in Kilinochchi with relief supplies."

01.11.2024

Disaster relief for people in Nepal

FAIRMED "More than 230 people, including 35 children, lost their lives in the floods and landslides at the end of September - around 7600 families have been severely affected. In collaboration with its local partners, FAIRMED has therefore taken measures to provide aid to the most severely affected households. Among other things, we carried out a distribution of relief supplies, providing these households with food, bedding, hygiene kits and household items such as buckets, kitchen utensils and foam for mattresses. These relief supplies played a crucial role in stabilizing the situation and ensuring that the families were able to start rebuilding their lives."

07.10.2024

Heavy monsoon rains lead to flooding and landslides in Nepal

Over 200 dead so far

FAIRMED "According to reports, a total of 44 districts were affected by the record-breaking rainfall from September 26 to 28. More than 215 people, including 35 children, have lost their lives. Dozens are injured or still missing, and around 7600 families have been severely affected, according to the United Nations. Our team in Sindhupalchowk escaped a landslide by seconds and was evacuated by the police and the army. We are incredibly relieved and grateful that our colleagues escaped unharmed."

08.08.2024

Un vent nouveau souffle sur la lutte contre les maladies tropicales négligées - Lorenz Indermühle devient président de SANTD

FAIRMED "Le directeur de FAIRMED Lorenz Indermühle est depuis la mi-août le nouveau président de l'Alliance suisse contre les maladies tropicales négligées (SANTD). Matthew Harold, Head of External Affairs and External Partner de l'entreprise pharmaceutique Novartis, a été nommé vice-président. "Afin de donner plus de visibilité à la lutte contre les maladies tropicales négligées en Suisse et de faire progresser les investissements nécessaires dans la recherche et l'éducation, nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec toutes les parties concernées au sein de l'Alliance : ONG, instituts de formation, instituts de recherche et entreprises pharmaceutiques", explique Lorenz Indermühle."

10.06.2024

FAIRMED-Dokumentarfilm erreicht globales Publikum an WHO-Filmfestival

#Film4Health

FAIRMED "Wenn es darum geht, kranken Menschen ein Leben in Würde zu ermöglichen, spielen Selbsthilfegruppen in der Arbeit von FAIRMED eine entscheidende Rolle. Im Video erzählen Betroffene von u.a. Lepra oder Elephantiasis, wie sich ihr Umgang mit ihren Krankheiten durch die Teilnahme an solchen Gruppen grundlegend verändert hat. Der von unseren Kolleginnen und Kollegen in Nepal produzierte Dokumentarfilm wurde auf dem WHO-Filmfestival «Health for All» einem riesigen und globalen Publikum gezeigt."

03.05.2024

La compassion est le meilleur des remèdes

« Grâce au projet de santé “De personne à personne”, la situation sanitaire sur place s’est sensiblement améliorée. »

FAIRMED "L’auxiliaire de santé Rashmila n’a pas hésité à quitter son emploi bien rémunéré de conseillère en études stratégiques à Katmandou pour dispenser des soins médicaux aux habitant·e·s du district reculé de Sindhulpalchok, au pied de l’Himalaya. Il lui a fallu plus d’un an pour gagner la confiance de la population locale – à force de persévérance, de courage et d’une bonne dose d’humour."

09.01.2024

Stigma, depression and quality of life among people affected by neglected tropical diseases in Nepal

Study conducted with the participation of FAIRMED in Nepal

Oxford University Press - Journal of International Health "Stigma and poor mental health are important factors influencing the quality of life (QOL) of people with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This study examines the relationship between stigma, depression and QOL among people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Nepal. (...) The study showed a considerable burden of depression, stigma and poor quality of life among study participants with leprosy and LF in Nepal. A holistic package of care that addresses the physical, mental and psychological well-being of people with NTD is required."

Med in Switzerland #19

Mai 2020

Corona: Is there hope after suffering?

An analysis of the real big questions

Covid-19 lays bare insufficient progress on the 2030 agenda. Inequity is on the rise, and going back to “normal” after the pandemic is not desirable. The old normal is not good enough, leaving too many people exposed to unfair chances at quality life which ultimately endangers everyone’s wellbeing and health. Whilst the pandemic might not be impactful enough to lead to a true revolution, Bart Vander Plaetse, head of programme unit for FAIRMED hopes it will give more honest and intrinsic impetus to the 2030 ambitions.