Mali, April 22 -- Solar energy is much more than a technical solution for power outages: In fragile humanitarian contexts, it brings autonomy, resilience, and hope for health facilities and the patients they serve.

In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) recently installed solar panels on the roof of Niafounke Hospital, which generate around 60 percent of the hospital's energy needs. This energy transition ensures better continuity of care in a remote area that is affected by insecurity.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from NGO Daily News....