The Americas

Bolivia

Bolivia is one of the countries with the lowest health indicators in Latin America. Despite increased investment in public health facilities in recent years, availability and quality of care remain poor.

In 2019

960

antenatal consultations

500

consultations for contraceptive services

The Americas

Brazil

Learn about MSF's activities in northern Brazil, where we are working to improve medical care for Venezuelan migrants and asylum seekers and the local population.

In 2019

7,580

outpatient consultations

940

individual mental health consultations

290

mental health consultations provided in group sessions

The Americas

Chile

MSF worked in Chile following the earthquake that struck the country in February 2010.

The Americas

Colombia

As a result of the peace process, there has been in a decrease in the number of clashes between armed groups, but civilians continue to be caught up in violence as criminal organisations fight for control of territory.

In 2019

63,700

outpatient consultations

15,200

consultations for contraceptive services

10,900

individual mental health consultations

The Americas

Cuba

MSF began work in Cuba in 1993 and left in 2000.

The Americas

Ecuador

MSF first worked in Ecuador in 1996 and spent a month providing mental health support and distributing relief items after two earthquakes hit the country in 2016.

The Americas

Guatemala

MSF started working in Guatemala in 1984 and closed its projects in 2012.

The Americas

Haiti

Health needs are immense in Haiti, with a weak health system that was further weakened after the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew at the end of 2016.

In 2019

2,860

people treated for intentional physical violence

880

people treated for sexual violence

The Americas

Honduras

Honduras has experienced years of political, economic and social instability, and has one of the highest rates of violence in the world. This has great medical, psychological and social consequences for the population.

In 2019

42,500

outpatient consultations

5,170

individual mental health consultations

350

people treated for sexual violence

The Americas

Mexico

Every year, an estimated 400,000 people flee violence and poverty in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala and enter Mexico with the hope of reaching the United States. In Mexico, they are systematically exposed to further episodes of violence.

In 2019

37,500

outpatient consultations

11,100

individual mental health consultations

2,360

consultations for contraceptive services

The Americas

Nicaragua

Discover how we deliver medical humanitarian assistance in Nicaragua, where MSF teams offer psychosocial support to people affected by violence resulting from civil and political unrest.

In 2019

2,870

individual mental health consultations

50

mental health consultations provided in group sessions

The Americas

The Americas

Bolivia

Bolivia is one of the countries with the lowest health indicators in Latin America. Despite increased investment in public health facilities in recent years, availability and quality of care remain poor.

960

500

Brazil

Learn about MSF's activities in northern Brazil, where we are working to improve medical care for Venezuelan migrants and asylum seekers and the local population.

7,580

940

290

Chile

MSF worked in Chile following the earthquake that struck the country in February 2010.

Colombia

As a result of the peace process, there has been in a decrease in the number of clashes between armed groups, but civilians continue to be caught up in violence as criminal organisations fight for control of territory.

63,700

15,200

10,900

Cuba

MSF began work in Cuba in 1993 and left in 2000.

Ecuador

MSF first worked in Ecuador in 1996 and spent a month providing mental health support and distributing relief items after two earthquakes hit the country in 2016.

Guatemala

MSF started working in Guatemala in 1984 and closed its projects in 2012.

Haiti

Health needs are immense in Haiti, with a weak health system that was further weakened after the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew at the end of 2016.

2,860

880

Honduras

Honduras has experienced years of political, economic and social instability, and has one of the highest rates of violence in the world. This has great medical, psychological and social consequences for the population.

42,500

5,170

350

Mexico

Every year, an estimated 400,000 people flee violence and poverty in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala and enter Mexico with the hope of reaching the United States. In Mexico, they are systematically exposed to further episodes of violence.

37,500

11,100

2,360

Nicaragua

Discover how we deliver medical humanitarian assistance in Nicaragua, where MSF teams offer psychosocial support to people affected by violence resulting from civil and political unrest.

2,870

50

Paraguay

MSF first worked in Paraguay in 2010 and closed its projects in 2013.