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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

 
Mental Health support for people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

After the dust settles: The mental health needs in Türkiye

Project Update 11 Apr 2023
 
Providing healthcare among the rubble in Jindires
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

Northwest Syria: Providing healthcare amongst the rubble in Jindires

Project Update 27 Mar 2023
 
Cyclone Freddy in Malawi
Malawi

People cut off from healthcare after cyclone Freddy batters Malawi

Project Update 24 Mar 2023
 
Malnutrition emergency: mobile clinic in Ranobe
Natural disasters

Immediate medical needs in Malawi after cyclone Freddy hits southern region

Press Release 14 Mar 2023
 
Malatya, Türkiye, after earthquakes
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

Surviving among the rubble: Syria and Türkiye one month on

Interview 9 Mar 2023
 
Hepatitis E cases in Al-Tanideba, Sudan
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

MSF remains committed to providing care in all areas of Syria

Press Release 22 Feb 2023
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