Strengthening Health Systems in Sahel’s Fragile Communities This page in:English Français © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2026/01/23/strengthening-health-systems-in-sahel-fragile-communities?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM274287 From 2018 to 2024, World Bank–supported programs strengthened health systems and improved nutrition services in Mali and Mauritania, focusing on women and children in fragile and conflict-affected areas. Using performance-based financing and community-driven interventions, these programs significantly increased the use of maternal and child health services, improved the quality of care, and achieved high-impact outcomes despite insecurity and COVID-19– related shocks. © 2026 The World Bank Group,