Thousands of families have fled into Moyale, northern Kenya, since conflict erupted between the Oromia and Somali regions of Ethiopia. More than 50,000 people are reported displaced, with many seeking safety in overcrowded sites and most of them hosted by local communities already facing limited resources.
Families are living in overcrowded conditions with limited access to healthcare, safe water, and sanitation, creating a heightened risk of disease outbreaks. Initial assessments have identified respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, while acute malnutrition among children increases their vulnerability to illness and severe health complications.
MSF teams are carrying out rapid assessments and preparing to support displaced and host communities with essential health, nutrition, and water and sanitation services as needs continue to grow.