Epidemics

Epidemics

Outbreaks of cholera, measles and yellow fever can spread rapidly and be fatal. Malaria is endemic in more than 100 countries. Millions are living with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Viral hemorrhagic diseases such as Ebola or Marburg are rarer but are potent

The people at highest risk are mainly living in poverty or in areas of great instability, such as in armed conflict or during mass displacement, where living conditions are precarious, access to healthcare is limited, and vaccination coverage is low.

Reacting swiftly once an outbreak is identified will ensure that the number of people at risk is quickly reduced, and can significantly impact the number of people falling ill and those dying. Engaging in advocacy to support access to treatment, as in the case of HIV/AIDS and TB, is crucial in pushing for effective responses.

 
Mpox Cases Amidst Displacement Sites Near Goma
Medical Emergencies

“In Eastern DRC, mpox is just another challenge amid a torrent of vital problems”

Article 5 Sep 2024
 
MSF Flag
Medical Emergencies

MSF responds to WHO declaring mpox a public health emergency of international concern

Article 16 Aug 2024
 
Two health workers talk at the Budjala general hospital, supported by MSF. MSF also deployed a team in the Budjala health zone in South Ubangi to support health authorities in the response against Mpox
Epidemics

Five Questions about the Mpox Outbreak in the DRC

Article 30 Jul 2024
 
Ebola outbreak in DRC's Equateur province
Epidemics

MSF calls for emergency stockpile of Ebola treatments ten years after world’s deadliest outbreak

Article 18 Mar 2024
 
Informal settlement of displaced people
Epidemic

DRC: “We fear a flare up of disease again”

Article 12 Mar 2024
 
MSF/Mohamed Adan
Epidemics

በአለም አቀፍ ደረጃ ለተከሰተውን የኮሌራ በሽታ ክትባት እጥረት መፍትሄ ሊሆን የሚችል የወረርሽኝ ምላሽ

Article 7 Mar 2024