Sudan
MSF leaves legacy of community hospital in White Nile state
Seven years after launching an emergency response for South Sudanese refugees and local communities in Sudan’s White Nile state, we are handing over activities to the Ministry of Health. Project Update - 21 Dec 2021
South Sudan
Third year of severe floods leaves nearly 800,000 people struggling
Some of the worst floods in decades have left hundreds of thousands of people across northern South Sudan in urgent need of assistance. Crisis Update - 17 Nov 2021
South Sudan
Worsening flooding increases health risks
South Sudan's severe floods are leaving people without adequate food, water or shelter. Malaria cases are rising and other disease outbreaks are likely. Project Update - 22 Oct 2020
Tuberculosis
Between war and fragile health systems, tackling TB in Sudan and South Sudan
Years of war and a fragile health system have left many people without TB treatment in South Sudan and Sudan; MSF is improving diagnosis and treatment for those who've had to flee. Voices from the Field - 24 Mar 2020
Sudan
Four things you need to know about South Sudanese refugees in Sudan
Sudan is home to thousands of South Sudanese refugees. Many live in camps and their needs are great. Here are four things you should know. Project Update - 3 Feb 2020
South Sudan
There’s a lot to be done to address the uncountable health needs
Africa's newest country, South Sudan, is still feeling the effects from violence since 2013, including a decimated health system where there are few local medical staff and people can walk up to 7 days to a hospital, explains Endashaw Mengistu. Voices from the Field - 16 Apr 2019
Mental health
Displaced and distressed: people’s mental health in East Africa
MSF teams in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda are seeing the numbers of patients seeking treatment for mental health issues is increasing – in some cases even doubling – because of violence and displacement. Project Update - 22 Jan 2019
Sudan
Dreams of returning home remain distant for displaced in Darfur camp
Two years ago, fighting erupted in Jebel Marra, southwestern Sudan, forcing nearly 160,000 people to look for protection. Over 23,000 settled around the small village of Sortoni and clustered together to form a camp for displaced people. But many are still reluctant to return home despite the difficulties of life in the displaced people’s camps. Voices from the Field - 18 May 2018
South Sudan
The mounting mental health toll in Upper Nile State
The Malakal Protection of Civilian site (PoC) was created at the beginning of 2014 to offer temporary protection to the population of the area who were caught up in fighting in South Sudan's Upper Nile region. But four years on, the difficult living conditions, the loss of hope, feelings of enclosure, as well as limited livelihood opportunities have had an effect on the mental health of those who are trapped inside. Voices from the Field - 17 Apr 2018
South Sudan
Decentralised healthcare in Upper Nile State
In South Sudan’s north-east Upper Nile State, medical care for people living in remote areas is almost non-existent. Years of civil war and budget cuts have lead to chronic underfunding and a near collapse of pre-existing medical structures. Photo Story - 13 Feb 2018
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