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MSF OCBA carried out an exploratory mission in Argelia from the 29th of January to the 23rd of February 2007. The main objective was to asses in situ the health situation of the SSI ( Sub-Saharan Immigrants)  in transit on their way to Europe, including the response to this problematic from the national authorities and international actors.The arrival of SSIs is affecting several countries in the north of Africa, including Argelia, as this countries represent the entry door to Europe. This is not a new phenomenon in Argelia, as this country is traditionally a place where SSI transit in their way to Europe since many years ago. However, reports show an increase in the number of people arriving despite all the efforts done to stop their entry in the country. We can estimate that the current population of SSI in transit to Europe in Argelia is between 21,000 and 30,000 people (there are numbers that go up to 300,000)

Algeria

MSF first worked in Algeria in 1980 and closed its projects in 2016.
Bahrain

Bahrain

MSF first worked in Bahrain in 2011 and closed its projects in 2012.
MSF psychologist/physiotherapist/social worker with a patient in MSF clinic for treatment of victims of violence in Maadi Egypt

Egypt

Egypt is a key transit and destination country for African and Middle Eastern refugees and migrants, many of whom have been subjected to violence or persecution in their countries.
MSF Medical Team crossing Kyan Abad rope bridge to deploy a mobile clinic in Paran Parvis village on the ride side of Kashkan River.

Iran

MSF provides free healthcare to excluded and marginalised groups in south Tehran, including drug users, sex workers, street children and the ghorbat ethnic minority. ​​​
MSF health promoter is talking to one of the visitors of the Sinuni general hospital, she is explaining the mental health services that MSF is providing in Sinuni.

Iraq

Learn about MSF projects in Iraq, where the health sector is struggling to meet the dire needs.
In front of Amman RSP hospital in Jordan

Jordan

Jordan hosts over 700,000 refugees, according to the UNHCR, many of whom reside in camps or have settled in the country.
Arsal, Bekaa Valley Lebanon.

Lebanon

More than 1.5 million Syrians have fled into Lebanon since the conflict began in 2011, making Lebanon and Jordan the countries hosting the largest proportion of refugees in the world.
Views of  Derna, east of Libya, as the MSF team arrives in the field for the assessment

Libya

Libya remains fragmented by conflict and fighting continues in several parts of the country. The breakdown of law and order, the economic collapse and the existence of three governments has had a severe impact on the healthcare system.
MSF teams are assessing the needs in Taharat village, after a powerful earthquake struck the centre of Morocco on 8 September 2023.

Morocco

Learn about MSF's previous activities in Morocco.