Mauritania

IndicateurValeur récenteAnnée
Total Population≈ 5,17 millions (est. 2024)2024
Revenu national brut par habitant (PPA)≈ 2 120 $ (PIB nominal p.c.)2023
Espérance de vie à la naissance (H/F)Hommes : 62,8 ans – Femmes : 67,8 ans – Moyenne : 65,2 ans2022
Espérance de vie en bonne santé (HALE)≈ 60,4 ans2021
Probabilité de décéder avant 5 ans (‰)≈ 39,2 décès pour 1 000 naissances2022
Probabilité de décès entre 15–60 ans (H/F)M : ≈ 0,19 % (≈190 ‰) – F : ≈ 0,19 % (≈190 ‰)~2020
Dépense totale de santé par habitant89 $ (USD)2021
Dépenses de santé (% du PIB)4,1 %2021

Access to Medicines

  • Essential Medicines: While Mauritania maintains a national list of essential medicines, availability remains inconsistent, especially in remote and refugee-hosting areas like Hodh El Chargui.
  • Supply chain challenges: Weaknesses in logistics and supply management often lead to stockouts in both public and humanitarian settings.
  • Affordability: The out-of-pocket cost for medicines is a major barrier to access for vulnerable populations.

Laboratory Capacity

  • National Reference Laboratory (LNR): Located in Nouakchott, the LNR plays a central role in diagnosing epidemic-prone diseases (e.g. diphtheria, measles, COVID-19).
  • Decentralization gaps: Most peripheral and regional health facilities lack basic diagnostic capacities. Specimen transport systems are weak, causing delays in confirmation and response.
  • Emergency support: During health emergencies, WHO and partners often deploy mobile labs or support temporary diagnostic solutions.

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Country Office Information

Le Représentant de l'OMS en Mauritanie est Prof. Charlotte Faty NDIAYE

Représentant de l'OMS en Mauritanie / Nouakchott

BP : 320
ILOT K 140-141 Tevragh-Zeina
Route de la Corniche Ouest

Tél : +222 45 25 24 02 / +222 45 29 52 25

E-mail: afwcomr [at] who.int (afwcomr[at]who[dot]int)