International Noma Federation
The International Noma Federation is a network of actors involved in the fight against noma disease worldwide, which has existed since 2003.
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Noma disease
Noma is a rapidly progressing gangrene that develops in the mouth, starting with a benign lesion and eventually attacking the soft tissues and bones, leaving serious facial damage. It mainly affects children aged 2 to 6 years. In the absence of treatment, 80%-90% of children affected by the disease die, while the survivors suffer from sequelae with functional, social and aesthetic consequences.
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Annual General Meeting of the Federation – 20th May 2026
The International Noma Federation will hold its annual Ordinary General Assembly on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in hybrid format at the MSF Switzerland headquarters in Geneva.
The Federation has a new website!
After several months of work on the project, the Federation is launching its new website and visual identity.
Training in noma reconstructive surgery – Next course on Friday 22nd May
A program of theoretical courses on noma with a focus on reconstructive surgery for sequelae has been running since April 2026. On Friday 22 May, from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC+2, two online interventions will be held on trismus release and pre- and post-operative physiotherapy.
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