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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

 
A young boy rows a canoe
South Sudan

Communities in South Sudan prepare for flooding ahead of rainy season

Project Update 1 Aug 2023
 
Flooding in A Nout Ye IDP camp in Pauktaw, Rakhine State, Myanmar on the 21st June, over one month since Cyclone Mocha
Myanmar

Cyclone Mocha: Aid efforts severely hampered by new restrictions

Project Update 26 Jul 2023
 
Responding to the acute needs in Türkiye
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

People's needs stack up months after earthquake in Türkiye

Project Update 8 Jun 2023
 
Rotation 18 - Life on deck
Activity Report

Year in Review 2022

Opinion 7 Jun 2023
 
Responding to the acute needs in Türkiye
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

MSF hands over emergency interventions in Türkiye

Project Update 31 May 2023
 
Malnutrition emergency: mobile clinic in Ranobe
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

MSF delegation in Damascus to deliver additional relief aid

Statement 18 Apr 2023
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