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Seeking malaria treatment around Aweil, South Sudan
Disease prevention

Five epidemics to watch

Five diseases with the potential to become epidemics in 2016 are being highlighted by MSF. “We know that thousands of lives will be at risk in the year to come. Press Release - 25 Jan 2016
 
Cyclones Hit The Southeast Coast of Yemen
Yemen

MSF provides help to people affected by the cyclones in the province of Hadramaut

Two cyclones in one week hit the southeast coast of Yemen early November and did major damage. Hundreds of families have lost their homes in the provinces of Hadramaut. In Moukalla, the main city of the governorate, small houses have not withstood the tornado, torrents of water spilled into the city and destroyed bridges and infrastructures. Project Update - 1 Dec 2015
 
District Headquarter Hospital
Pakistan

Earthquake response – after initial influxes of injured, MSF assessing further needs

Following the 26 October earthquake that rocked parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, MSF's medical projects in north western Pakistan were faced with an initial influx of seriously wounded. After treating the injured, the next priority is to assess the needs and identify if there are any urgent follow-up requirements. Crisis Update - 28 Oct 2015
 
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Flood victims vulnerable to dengue fever

“This is peak dengue season and we need to remain vigilant after the floods to prevent further spread,” says Liesbeth Aelbrecht, MSF Myanmar Country Director. “We will focus on helping treat the disease as well as training Ministry of Health staff and volunteers on how to fumigate potential breeding sites and to spread messages to communities about dengue prevention.” Project Update - 17 Aug 2015
 
Acapulco Sexual Violence
Mexico

Acapulco's population is exposed to violence on a daily basis

“The population is exposed to violence on a daily basis” says María Simón, coordinator of the MSF project in Acapulco. "The challenges we face are many, but without a doubt the main ones are to finish establishing a strong community strategy based on acceptance that allows us to continue to get closer to the population and to develop security strategies that are adapted to contexts of urban violence which are not comparable to those MSF normally faces in armed conflict scenarios."
Voices from the Field - 29 Jul 2015
 
Philippines

MSF teams reach areas most impacted by typhoon Hagupit and find a population well prepared

Conclude there is no need for an MSF medical intervention Project Update - 11 Dec 2014
 
Philippines

MSF teams reach affected areas of Samar and Masbate

Assess that there is no need for a surgical intervention from MSF Crisis Update - 10 Dec 2014
 
Philippines Deltawood Hospital 2014
Philippines

Innovative materials and a new beginning: MSF’s interim hospital on the Philippines typhoon shore

Innovative materials and a new beginning: MSF’s interim hospital on the Philippines typhoon shore Project Update - 11 Aug 2014
 
Migrants in Mexico (MSB8410)
Mexico

“Violence is ever present throughout their journey, that may last up to two months”

Emiliano Lucero talks about the challenges MSF faces and the populations assisted in Mexico Voices from the Field - 12 May 2014
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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