Strategic mobilisation of the Diaspora during the COVID-19 Epidemic

In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, Mauritania worked with the IOM in 2021 to mobilise diaspora health experts. The initiative involved creating a framework to coordinate health and resource mobilisation efforts, leveraging the diaspora’s skills and networks to address urgent health needs in Mauritania. Activities included remote training for health personnel, funding for medical supplies, and information campaigns to raise awareness. The collaboration highlighted the diaspora’s role in health crises, promoting the connections between Mauritania and its overseas communities while demonstrating effective diaspora engagement in emergency response