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Meales Isolation Unite
Yemen

The upsurge in measles cases shows no sign of abating

For six months, Taiz governorate in Yemen has been witnessing a surge in measles cases among children. Our clinical team leader in Taiz Houban mother and child hospital, Dr Ei Ei Khaing, describes the situation. Voices from the Field - 26 Mar 2024
 
Yemen Maternity Malnutrition
Yemen

Numbers of malnourished women on the rise in Yemen

MSF teams are witnessing concerning levels of malnutrition among mothers in Yemen. A targeted approach focusing on children under five, pregnant women and new mothers is needed. Project Update - 19 Mar 2024
 
20 years providing live-saving treatment to Kala azar patients in Abdurafi
Ethiopia

Two decades of combatting the world’s most neglected diseases

In Ethiopia, our teams have been responding to two of the world's deadliest and most neglected diseases for 20 years. Here are nine quick facts about our lifesaving work in the region. Project Update - 26 Sep 2023
 
Hepatitis E cases in Al-Tanideba, Sudan
Conflict in Sudan

Turkish Hospital in Khartoum: Last lifeline for sick children and pregnant women

In Khartoum, where the health system has all but collapsed, we are addressing myriad health problems among people, especially very sick children, who are also at risk of deadly diseases and malnutrition. Voices from the Field - 4 Sep 2023
 
Massakory - MSF emergency malnutrition response
Chad

Community-focused projects aim to reduce rising malnutrition in Chad

As rising numbers of children continue to suffer from malnutrition in Chad, our teams are bringing medical care closer to people through community-based projects. Project Update - 28 Aug 2023
 
Sangour and Ajwal: Critical unmet needs among displaced people in White Nile State.
Conflict in Sudan

Hundreds of thousands face disease in overcrowded camps in White Nile state

Hundreds of thousands of people who have fled violent conflict in Khartoum now face deplorable conditions in overcrowded camps in White Nile state, without food, water or shelter, and exposed to deadly diseases. Project Update - 27 Jul 2023
 
Ukraine – supporting healthcare in Hostomel - Alexander Glyadyelov 06
War in Ukraine

Working with local medical staff to provide care in Hostomel

The town of Hostomel, on the outskirts of Kyiv, was the scene of brutal fighting and was under control of Russian forces for a time. Photo Story - 13 May 2022
 
Measles - Isolation Ward Boost Hospital | Patient
Afghanistan

Measles poses deadly risk for malnourished children in Afghanistan

A sharp rise in the number of measles cases in Afghanistan comes as people in the country already face high levels of malnutrition, a potentially deadly combination for children. Project Update - 9 Mar 2022
 
MSF Clinic: inpatient department and surgical capacity, Gogrial, Warrap State. South Sudan
South Sudan

Access to medical care undermined following robbery of MSF staff in Yei

MSF in Yei, South Sudan, has been forced to suspend our activities on the outskirts of the town following a brazen attack in which MSF staff were robbed and vehicles burnt. Press Release - 1 Mar 2022
 
A. Prun Kumar
World AIDS Day

Why are people living with HIV still dying of AIDS?

It is unacceptable that people living with HIV are still dying because the tests, treatment and care for life-threatening infections are not available. Opinion - 1 Dec 2021
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Independent medical humanitarian assistance

We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence and impartiality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

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