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22/11/23

Action Against Hunger activates its humanitarian response in the Darién region with a focus on maternal and child health

Action Against Hunger has started its humanitarian activities in the challenging Darien region, located on the border between Colombia and Panama. This jungle area, characterised by difficult access and extreme weather conditions, is part of the migration route used by thousands of people on their way to the United States. Action Against Hunger's humanitarian response focuses on providing maternal and child health care through mobile brigades composed of medical staff and nutritionists.