In more than 75 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical humanitarian assistance to save lives and ease the suffering of people in crisis situations. Find out more about our actions in every country below.
Asia & Pacific
China
MSF first worked in China in 1989 and closed its projects in 2014.
The Americas
Colombia
As a result of the peace process, there has been in a decrease in the number of clashes between armed groups, but civilians continue to be caught up in violence as criminal organisations fight for control of territory.
3,600
outpatient consultations550
consultations for contraceptive services200
individual mental health consultations
Africa
Côte d'Ivoire
The political and military crises of 2002-2010 have taken a severe toll on the Ivorian health system: it is one of the weakest in Africa, with only one medical doctor and five midwives per 10,000 inhabitants.
2,500
individual mental health consultations
Europe & Central Asia
Croatia
MSF closed its projects in Croatia in 2015.
The Americas
Cuba
MSF began work in Cuba in 1993 and left in 2000.
Asia & Pacific
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
MSF is improving TB diagnosis and treatment, and strengthening the provision of healthcare and healthcare facilities in DPR Korea.
Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo
In DRC, MSF runs some of its largest medical relief operations, working in 17 of 26 provinces, responding to diseases outbreaks, conflict and displacement, and tackling health problems such as HIV/AIDs.
2,143,600
vaccinations against measles in response to an outbreak2,116,500
outpatient consultations757,800
malaria cases treated13,600
surgical interventions10,000
people treated for sexual violence1,900
people with advanced HIV under direct MSF care
Africa
Djibouti
MSF began work in Djibouti in 1978 and closed our projects in 2012. We currently maintain an operational support base for our Yemen projects in Djibouti city.
The Americas
Ecuador
MSF first worked in Ecuador in 1996; after providing mental health support following two earthquakes in 2016, MSF teams supported the COVID-19 response in 2020.
Middle East & North Africa
Egypt
Egypt is a key transit and destination country for African and Middle Eastern refugees and migrants, many of whom have been subjected to violence or persecution in their countries.
20,300
outpatient consultations10,700
individual mental health consultations
The Americas
El Salvador
MSF has worked in El Salvador to provide healthcare to communities affected by growing violence and insecurity and to respond to outbreaks such as COVID-19.
Map of MSF activities around the world
Our Programmes
The place names and boundaries used in this report do not reflect any position by MSF on their legal status.