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MSF OCBA carried out an exploratory mission in Argelia from the 29th of January to the 23rd of February 2007. The main objective was to asses in situ the health situation of the SSI ( Sub-Saharan Immigrants)  in transit on their way to Europe, including the response to this problematic from the national authorities and international actors.The arrival of SSIs is affecting several countries in the north of Africa, including Argelia, as this countries represent the entry door to Europe. This is not a new phenomenon in Argelia, as this country is traditionally a place where SSI transit in their way to Europe since many years ago. However, reports show an increase in the number of people arriving despite all the efforts done to stop their entry in the country. We can estimate that the current population of SSI in transit to Europe in Argelia is between 21,000 and 30,000 people (there are numbers that go up to 300,000)
An exploratory assignment in Argelia. Algeria, 2007.
© Ignasi Calbo/MSF
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MSF first worked in Algeria in 1980 and closed its projects in 2016.

MSF began working in Algeria in 1980 after an earthquake struck the country and provided assistance in different capacities until 2016.

We ran specialised projects on training for mental health counselling and HIV treatment for at-risk groups including migrants, intravenous drug users and sex workers. We also provided emergency response during disasters, such as the 2001 flood in the capital Algiers and after an earthquake in 2003. We closed our last project, an HIV programme, in Algeria in 2016.
 

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