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SUMMARY OF CRISIS AND KEY FINDINGS
The humanitarian context in Mali remains marked by a complex crisis arising from a security situation volatile, exacerbated by vulnerability factors structural, socio-economic challenges and the climate change.
In 2025, 6.4 million Malians will have multi-sectoral humanitarian needs, with 4.7 million people to be targeted by the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). The situation is particularly serious in conflict-affected areas in the north and south-central Mali, where access constraints and multiple displacements exacerbate vulnerability. Since 2012, six regions have been particularly affected- Segou, Mopti, Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal and Menaka (as of September 2024).
In 2024, Mali experienced its worst flooding in decades, affecting 88 083 households and resulting in 95 deaths and 154 injuries. The recent floods have impacted more than 465 226 individuals. A total of 66,032 houses were damaged, including 54 health facilities.
The crisis has exacerbated public health issues, particularly with contaminated water sources, increasing the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Urgent needs include healthcare, shelter, and access to clean water. Health infrastructure is under attack and understaffed and understaffed, reducing its ability to provide basic care. At the end of December, six attacks on health facilities, with 21 deaths and 3 injuries, were reported. About 4% of health facilities are now non-functional due to insecurity. The lack of staff, and the lack of medical equipment are other key factors affecting access to medical facilities.
Mali, home to over 22 million people, is grappling with multi-faceted crises driven by floods, armed conflict, and mass displacement. Ranked 184th on the Human Development Index, the country had 330 713 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as of 31 May 2024.