MSF launches petition drive for Afghanistan attack investigation

U.S. urged to consent to international inquiry into devastating airstrikes on MSF hospital in Kunduz. Press Release - 15 Oct 2015

Syria

MSF commemorates two years of saving Syrian war-wounded lives in Jordan

MSF has commemorated the second year anniversary for its Emergency Trauma Surgical Project which provides quality medical treatment to Syrian war-wounded patients in Al-Ramtha Government Hospital in the Ramtha district of northern Jordan. Press Release - 14 Oct 2015

South Sudan

No medical assistance available in Leer, following repeated lootings of MSF facility

MSF was forced to suspend medical activities and evacuate its team from Leer, after a MSF's compound in Leer was looted twice by well-organized armed men on 2 and 3 October. “MSF strongly condemns these armed robberies of its medical personnel and facilities,” says MSF Emergency Manager Tara Newell. “These incidents have forced MSF to suspend its medical activities in Leer and they are responsible for depriving the population of urgently needed medical assistance.” Press Release - 6 Oct 2015

Afghanistan

MSF demands explanations after deadly airstrikes hit hospital in Kunduz

Kabul/Brussels – MSF condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific aerial bombing of its hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Twelve staff members and 10 patients, including three children, were killed; 37 people were injured including 19 staff members. This attack constitutes a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law.

All indications currently point to the bombing being carried out by international Coalition forces. MSF demands a full and transparent account from the Coalition regarding its aerial bombing activities over Kunduz on Saturday morning. MSF also calls for an independent investigation of the attack to ensure maximum transparency and accountability. Press Release - 3 Oct 2015

Central African Republic

Renewed violence in Bangui makes it difficult to access hospital

A new eruption of violence has engulfed the Central African capital since 26 September. Despite the tension and insecurity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are maintaining their presence and are treating the wounded who manage to arrive at the three MSF medical facilities in town. Press Release - 30 Sep 2015

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: MSF hospital overwhelmed with wounded after heavy fighting in Kunduz

MSF's trauma hospital has been overwhelmed with wounded as heavy fighting in Kunduz. “The hospital is inundated with patients,” says Guilhem Molinie, MSF’s Country Representative in Afghanistan. “We have quickly increased the number of beds from 92 to 110 to cope with the unprecedented level of admissions, but people keep arriving. We have 130 patients spread throughout the wards, in the corridors and even in offices. With the hospital reaching its limit and fighting continuing, we are worried about being able to cope with any new influxes of wounded.” Press Release - 30 Sep 2015

HIV/AIDS

MSF applauds World Health Organization move toward treatment for everyone with HIV

“It’s no longer only a question of when to start people on treatment, but also how to help people stay on treatment for life and to maintain ‘undetectable’ levels of virus in their blood," says said Dr Marc Biot, MSF’s operational coordinator for HIV. " We need to make sure HIV treatment fits into people’s lives better, just like with any other chronic disease in industrialized countries.” Press Release - 30 Sep 2015

Syria

Kobane Health Administration launches a measles vaccination campaign with support of MSF

“The campaign took place in four locations in Kobane town to provide easy access to vaccination sites for residents” said Jason Mills, MSF Head of Mission. The Kobane Health Administration, in cooperation with MSF teams, provided measles vaccination and vitamin A for children between six month and five years of age. The campaign started on 18 of August and lasted for six days in town; followed by three days in four rural locations in the canton. “The teams vaccinated 3,410 children in Kobane town and 2,366 in the surrounding villages.” Mills added. Press Release - 29 Sep 2015

Access to medicines

MSF urges India to protect affordable medicines for millions

MSF displays billboards of ‘Incredible India’ ads with Taj Mahal made of pills outside Modi’s hotel, Indian consulate. Press Release - 28 Sep 2015

Mediterranean migration

MSF will no longer provide emergency medical assistance and post-rescue care on the MY Phoenix

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), was informed that MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) has decided to stop their current search and rescue operation on the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, MSF will no longer provide emergency medical assistance and post-rescue care on board the MY Phoenix, as it has done since 2 May. Press Release - 23 Sep 2015

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