'Despite the glimmer of hope kindled by the Goma peace conference, I saw how desperate the population is'

In Masisi, in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), MSF supports a hospital and provides humanitarian aid to local and displaced populations. Between August and December 2007, Philippe Havet coordinated MSF emergency activities in this area, in the heart of the conflict zone where several armed groups clashed.
On Philippe's return from Masisi, he reported on the situation in the region which has been the theatre of new fighting for several months. He also explained the challenge for MSF of working in a situation as unstable as this one. Project Update - 23 Jan 2008

Mozambique

More flooding in Mozambique adds to number of displaced

Some areas, like Chinde, have been so badly affected MSF is using a helicopter to assess the impact of the floods on local populations. Project Update - 22 Jan 2008

Uganda

End of ebola epidemic in Bundibugyo is near

Meanwhile, MSF staff is carrying on with their activities: counselling to the victims' families; training of medical staff; and epidemiological research in order to verify that the virus' transmission chains have indeed been broken. Project Update - 14 Jan 2008

Sudan

MSF activities still remain high in southern Sudan

Doctor Ortillia is cleaning burn wounds in the MSF health centre in Pieri, southern Sudan. In the southern Sudan state of Upper Nile, MSF maintains a number of projects focusing on primary healthcare. Project Update - 8 Jan 2008

South Sudan

Oppressive uncertainty for displaced people in South Darfur

With the majority of IDP camps at maximum capacity, increasing numbers of IDPs are forced to find shelter and assistance in urban areas where, without proper planning, these settlements often lack basic services. MSF firmly believes that the resettlement of these people should be voluntary and it must be a sustainable thought-out solution that ensures they can begin to build a new life. Project Update - 28 Dec 2007

Democratic Republic of Congo

Cholera and malnutrition add to the extreme suffering in North Kivu, DRC

Access to health care for these people was already weak, but is even more limited today. The fighting has forced several aid organisations to suspend their activities, and health centres are not getting any supplies, or are deserted by the medical staff. Displaced people cannot farm their land or access their food stocks, meaning that displaced people lose their only means of subsistence. Press Release - 19 Dec 2007

Yemen

As people flee Somalia and Ethiopia, 56 dead are found on the shores of Yemen

During the voyage, the passengers had no food or water. There were at least 20 people - all Ethiopians - in the hull of the boat. At least four people died during the trip due to the very hard conditions. Project Update - 17 Dec 2007

Somalia

Displaced populations fleeing war in Mogadishu face a dramatic situation

On the road to Afgooye, an estimated 200,000 displaced people fleeing Somalia's capital city are living in incredibly difficult sanitary conditions. Mortality and health indicators are largely above emergency levels. Press Release - 11 Dec 2007

Democratic Republic of Congo

Displacement and malnutrition continue in North Kivu, DRC

As fighting continues between various armed groups in North Kivu, MSF teams are increasing their assistance to people who have been displaced and the host populations that are supporting them. The conflict has increased what were already huge medical needs in this region of DRC. Project Update - 7 Dec 2007

Thailand

The situation of the Lao Hmong refugees in Petchabun

MSF is calling upon the government of Thailand to halt forced repatriation proceedings against 7,500 ethnic Hmong refugees from Laos who are currently confined to a camp controlled by the Thai military in the northern village of Huai Nam Khao in Petchabun province. Project Update - 31 Oct 2007

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Independent medical humanitarian assistance

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.

Learn more

About Us

What we do

Where we work

MSF Websites