Where we work
In more than 70 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.
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.
In 2019
63,700
outpatient consultations15,200
consultations for contraceptive services10,900
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: according to the World Health Organization, it is one of the weakest in Africa, with only one medical doctor and five midwives per 10,000 inhabitants.
In 2019
3,490
births assisted, including 510 caesarean sections
Europe & Central Asia
Croatia
MSF closed its projects in Croatia in 1998.
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.
In 2019