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.

 
Mompondele Yangala, a 1-year-old child suffering from Mpox, in his mother's arms, hospitalised at the Bolomba general referral hospital, supported by MSF. His mother had also been treated for the disease.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

DRC: MSF responds to an Mpox outbreak in Bolomba

Article 17 Nov 2023
 
MSF urges immediate response to Nigeria’s worsening diphtheria outbreak
Epidemics

MSF urges immediate response to Nigeria’s worsening diphtheria outbreak

Update 20 Sep 2023
 
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24 Jul 2020
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Epidemics

As COVID-19 continues to spread, MSF prepares for action in France

Crisis Update 19 Mar 2020
 
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13 Mar 2020
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Access to Healthcare

MSF teams responding to the Ebola outbreak in Western Uganda

Article 15 Jun 2019