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CYCLONE GATI WREAKS HAVOC ON THE COAST OF PUNTLAND, SOMALIA
Update
8 Jan 2021
Natural disasters
An earthquake, tsunami, flood or cyclone can have a devastating impact on entire communities.
Within a matter of minutes, natural disasters can affect the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hundreds or even thousands of people can be injured, homes and livelihoods destroyed. Access to clean water, healthcare services and transport can also be disrupted. The impact of each disaster varies greatly and our response must adapt to each situation.
Needs must be quickly identified, but accessing a disaster zone can be complex when roads are cut off. The first responders are people already on-site: community members, local authorities and aid organisations already present.
We keep pre-packaged kits to deploy for rapid relief and life-saving assistance. With projects in over 70 countries, we often have aid workers nearby when a disaster strikes. They can be reinforced with additional teams if a larger response is needed.
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South Sudan: MSF shifts focus to respond to health needs in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area
Press Release
21 Dec 2020
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South Sudan: Severe flooding worsens in many areas, raising health risks
Crisis Update
22 Oct 2020
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Sudan: Médecins Sans Frontières launches response to assist people impacted by the floods in Khartoum and Sennar States
Press Release
29 Sep 2020
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South Sudan: Heavy floods threaten the lives of thousands of people in Greater Pibor Administrative Area
Press Release
22 Sep 2020
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“You use what you have, as best you can.”
Project Update
23 Dec 2019