357 Results For "mental health"
 
Women attend in a group therapy session organized by MSF at Sematat IDP Camp in Shire, located in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Mental Health

Life after conflict: Why mental health care in Tigray cannot wait

Gebreyohanes, who has physical injuries resulting from the conflict, now lives alone, as his family fled to Sudan; he has since lost contact with them. Latest News - 8 Oct 2025
 
 Limited Access to Healthcare in Conflict-hit Cabo Delgado
War and conflict

Mozambique: MSF suspends activities in Mocímboa da Praia as violence surges

As of 26 September, MSF has suspended all medical activities in Mocímboa da Praia. Services were being carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. They include the emergency room and maternity ward at the District Rural Hospital of Mocímboa da Praia, other lifesaving care at the facility and the referral system that enables patients with severe conditions to be transferred to other facilities. Mental health and psychosocial support as well as outreach activities run by community health workers in remote areas are also suspended. Some patients requiring specialised care have been referred to health facilities in Pemba and Mueda. Article - 26 Sep 2025
 
Houses and infrastructure in the southern governorates, and especially in border towns, remain destroyed one year after the escalation of the Israeli war in Lebanon. Aita ash-Shaab, Aug 2025.
War and conflict

Lebanon one year on: Growing needs amid uncertainty

The war devastated Lebanese families, refugees and migrants alike. Lebanon is home to more than a million Syrian refugees, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and many migrants who already live in precarious conditions. These communities were excluded from many relief efforts during the escalation, despite facing the same urgent needs for food, shelter and healthcare. One year on, refugees’ and migrants’ needs are neglected. Their access to secondary healthcare through humanitarian organisations is at risk. Article - 24 Sep 2025
 
Iyad looks out the window of his room at the MSF reconstructive surgery hospital in Amman, Jordan.
Gaza - Israel War

We share the same pain

Article - 22 Sep 2025
 
An MSF health promotion team conducts an awareness session on disease prevention for a group of people waiting for medical consultation. Respiratory, skin, and waterborne illnesses are a major concern where shelter is inadequate and clean water scarce.
Refugee, migration and displacement

Mozambique: MSF ends emergency response in Chiure after mass displacement, but the crisis in Cabo Delgado is far from over

While the situation in Chiure has calmed down for now, communities in other areas of Cabo Delgado continue to face violent attacks. In early September, violence in the coastal town of Mocímboa da Praia reportedly killed several people, triggering the movement of hundreds of people towards Mueda and other inland villages. Although the scale of displacement is not yet clear, the situation requires close monitoring. Article - 15 Sep 2025
 
3rd annual Mombasa health research conference 2025
Mental Health

Mombasa youth study highlights improvements to mental health for adolescents and young people

Newly released results from the MombasaYouth Study highlight both important progress and significant remaining gaps in the mentalhealth and well-being among young people in the county. Article - 4 Sep 2025
 
Andre Marcos, an MSF health promoter, assists with the triage of children in the waiting area at Micone temporary resettlement center in Chiure town, southern Cabo Delgado.
War and conflict

“This conflict feels endless”: Violence in Cabo Delgado,Mozambique sparks new wave of mass displacement as needs surge

Trapped between conflict and natural disasters, entire communities in Cabo Delgado have endured repeated displacement and ongoing trauma from the loss of their homes and livelihoods. Both displaced families and host communities are struggling to survive. If action is not taken immediately, there is a risk of an even greater humanitarian disaster. Article - 21 Aug 2025
 
 Aid cuts threaten refugee lives in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region
Refugee, migration and displacement

Aid cuts threaten refugee lives in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region

Since October 2024, refugees in Kule camp have received as little as 600 calories a day—less than 30 percent of the recommended daily minimum of 2,100 calories per person. Other refugee camps in the region are also experiencing a similar situation. At times, food distribution has stopped for months due to international supply chain disruptions and funding shortages. Article - 6 Aug 2025
 
World Breastfeeding Week - Dagahaley, Kenya
Paediatric Health

World Breastfeeding Week – Five questions with Abdille

Abdille Abdi Maalim, nutrition supervisor at MSF’s Dagahaley project in Dadaab Camp, has been a male breastfeeding champion for over a decade. As part of the World Breastfeeding Week, Abdille shares the purpose of this role and his commitment to support refugee mothers living in Dagahaley, one of the camps forming the Dadaab Camp complex hosting over 400, 000 refugees in Kenya. Article - 6 Aug 2025
 
Walikale general reference hospital
Access to Healthcare

DRC: As crisis deepens in Walikale, MSF is the only international organisation responding to growing needs

MSF supports the Walikale General Reference Hospital and a network of seven smaller health centers, with a focus on nutrition, pediatric, and pre-natal care. The organization also operates a clinic for survivors of sexual violence, which includes mental health services, and has established vital water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to help prevent outbreaks of diseases such as cholera Article - 24 Jul 2025