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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

 
Haiti

Haiti floods - personal account from MSF Medical Coordinator

Project Update 24 Sep 2004
 
Sudan

Malnutrition: a political problem

Project Update 23 Sep 2004
 
Haiti

MSF opens health centre for flood victims in Gonaives

Project Update 23 Sep 2004
 
Haiti

Floods in Haiti: MSF starts intervention in Gonaives

Project Update 21 Sep 2004
 
Sudan

Despite heavy mobilization of aid in Darfur, the situation remains fragile and assistance must continue

Project Update 15 Sep 2004
 
Sudan

Surge of violence in North Darfur

Project Update 13 Sep 2004
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