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An earthquake, tsunami, flood or cyclone can have a devastating impact on entire communities.

Within a matter of minutes, natural disasters can affect the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hundreds or even thousands of people can be injured, homes and livelihoods destroyed. Access to clean water, healthcare services and transport can also be disrupted. The impact of each disaster varies greatly and our response must adapt to each situation.

Needs must be quickly identified, but accessing a disaster zone can be complex when roads are cut off. The first responders are people already on-site: community members, local authorities and aid organisations already present.

We keep pre-packaged kits to deploy for rapid relief and life-saving assistance. With projects in over 75 countries, we often have aid workers nearby when a disaster strikes. They can be reinforced with additional teams if a larger response is needed.

 
Response to flooding in Southern Africa - Malawi
Cyclone Idai & Southern Africa flooding

Malawi: “This time, the flooding has destroyed houses, not lives”

Voices from the Field 29 Mar 2019
Zimbabwe
The confluence of the three rivers, Nyahode, Rusitu and Chipita, was a source of terror to the residents of Copper. Dr Elizabeth Irungu
blogs.msf.org

Grit and determination: One day in the race to reach people after Cyclone Idai

 
Floodings in South Sudan - aerial images
South Sudan

Lacklustre humanitarian response leaves people dangerously exposed in Bentiu floods

Press Release 23 Nov 2021
 
Floodings in South Sudan - aerial images
South Sudan

Third year of severe floods leaves nearly 800,000 people struggling

Crisis Update 17 Nov 2021
 
Haiti - Earthquake response in Les Cayes 07
Haiti

Two months after the earthquake, health needs remain high

Project Update 15 Oct 2021
 
HAITI MSF Projects southern province 13
Haiti

Complex needs of earthquake survivors require continued specialised care

Project Update 9 Sep 2021
 
Haiti earthquake - Tabarre
Haiti

The long road to recovery for earthquake survivors in Haiti

Project Update 30 Aug 2021
 
Haiti earthquake - Jérémy
Haiti

After the earthquake, a surgical team works nonstop

Interview 23 Aug 2021
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