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Bullet hole caused by shooting in the operating room of the Zalingei teaching hospital, Central Darfur state, Sudan.
Sudan

People abandoned amidst horrific violence and humanitarian void in Central Darfur

As conflict escalates in Zalingei, Central Darfur, Sudan, people displaced by extreme violence have been left without basic services amidst a humanitarian void. Project Update - 17 May 2024
 
People work in a rice mill located at the entrance to Makurdi town
Nigeria

MSF phases out activities in Benue

After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, MSF is phasing out activities. Project Update - 16 May 2024
 
Resurgence of measles cases in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Vaccinations crucial in curbing spike in measles cases among children

With rising measles cases in multiple provinces in Afghanistan, MSF treats thousands of affected children, stressing the need for proactive vaccination to curb future outbreaks. Project Update - 16 May 2024
 
In the shadows of war: Increased violence and restrictions in the West Bank
Gaza-Israel war

Palestinians face increase in extreme violence and restrictions in the West Bank

Since the eruption of war in Gaza on 7 October, MSF medical teams have witnessed a massive increase in extreme violence against Palestinians across the West Bank, in Palestine. Project Update - 15 May 2024
 
MSF Emergency Centre in Turgeau
Haiti

People cut off from vital healthcare as intense violence grips Port-au-Prince

Violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has escalated dramatically, with armed groups expanding to new areas, leaving people too afraid to seek vital healthcare. Project Update - 3 May 2024
 
City of Mosul
Iraq

MSF hands over activities after six years of healing wounds in Al-Wahda

MSF has handed over medical services at Al-Wahda hospital in Mosul, Iraq, to the Directorate of Health, as the city advances in its recovery after years of deadly battles. Project Update - 3 May 2024
 
Gaza - Al Aqsa Hospital
Gaza-Israel war

Gaza’s healthcare workers grapple with the mental health impact of an unyielding war

After over six months, the relentless war in Gaza, Palestine, has taken a toll on the mental health of medical workers. Project Update - 26 Apr 2024
 
MENTAL HEALTH IN WAR, DISPLACEMENT AND MIGRATION _Ukraine
War in Ukraine

War-torn minds: navigating mental health issues amid war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has a significant toll on people's mental health. Our teams have provided mental health support for both doctors and patients affected by the war. Project Update - 25 Apr 2024
 
Malaria and malnutrition in Ikongo
Madagascar

Malaria on the rise in Madagascar as climate change leaves healthcare out of reach

In Madagascar, climate change - particularly heavy rainy seasons - is contributing to reducing access to health centres for people, leading to a rise in malaria. Project Update - 25 Apr 2024
 
Kidney Screening
Guatemala

MSF highlights urgent need to care for patients with chronic kidney disease

Since 2021, MSF has been responding to chronic kidney disease in three municipalities in Guatemala. As the project is closing, we stress the need for health authorities to run renal health programmes across the country. Project Update - 17 Apr 2024
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence and impartiality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

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