Mali Clinic Supplies to Protect Against COVID-19

Since its' founding, GAIA Vaccine Foundation has worked in Mali's capital of Bamako. Due to the larger population and lifestyle of city living makes the spread of COVID-19 that much more likely. That is why our campaign for COVID-19 Clinic Supplies is an essential part of the efforts of combatting this pandemic. 

Despite access to COVID-19 vaccines becoming common place in the United States, as of late only a reported 0.24% of the population in Mali is fully vaccinated, meaning other measures must be taken to reduce transmission. GAIA VF is actively trying to implement measures in preventing COVID-19 in Mali, such as proper PPE for our staff and patients, as well as the accessibility to masks and other equipment that is not readily available. 

For just $25 GAIA VF can provide masks for distribution protecting the safety of our staff and patients. Taking care of our staff is of the utmost importance to us, and with your help we can continue to make this our priority. 

Donate today to help GAIA VF make a difference in the spread of Covid-19. 

At the start of the pandemic many unknowns were faced. What is social distancing? How long are we quarantined? When will there be a vaccine? At the moment there exists four types of vaccines that are proving to be truly effective. We are now asking new questions on when other countries will get the vaccine. Why do some who have access to the vaccine, continue to refuse to be vaccinated? 

These questions may be new to our dialogue, but in Mali, the phenomena surrounding the HPV vaccine has been asking these questions for much longer. Human Papillomavirus, known as HPV, is mainly caused by two types of HPV strains. These two strands are combatted by an existing vaccine that is most effective when given to young girls, but much like COVID-19 has shown us, it's not that the solution does not exist, it is making sure the care is accessible. 

That is why GAIA Vaccine Foundation has committed many resources to not only getting the vaccine into Mali, but supplying the knowledge needed to make those receiving it aware of its help and prevention of Cervical Cancer. Past programs such as those of the story-telling cloth have helped reach the audiences in an accessible way. GAIA VF has provided roughly 6,000 cervical cancer screenings and vaccinated around 750 girls against HPV. 

Your support helps us continue this multi-faceted approach to combating HPV and Cervical Cancer. A 10 dollar donation gives access to a full Cervical Cancer screening along with a printed cloth to further raise awareness. Join GAIA VF today as we continue to provide the necessary tools to raise awareness, vaccinate, and end HPV in Mali. 

Thank you for your continued support to GAIA VF!