War and conflict
Treating Open Wounds in Tulkarem, West Bank
Addressing the physical and psychological impacts of military incursions by Israeli forces Article - 1 Nov 2024
Mental Health
Addressing the silent mental health epidemic in Somalia amid years of crisis
These are some of the testimonies that my team and I have heard during mental health consultations with people in Galkayo and Baidoa districts of Somalia, where Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) works. Article - 17 Oct 2024
Access to Healthcare
MSF hands over children’s ward at Barnesville Primary Health Care Centre to Ministry of Health
During the time of MSF’s support, 1,124 children were admitted for treatment in the ITFC, 1,095 children were admitted onto the general children’s ward, and 669 children were admitted to the intensive care unit. Article - 9 Oct 2024
Gaza - Israel War
Lebanon: Israel’s bombardment causes unprecedented mass displacement of people, urgent humanitarian needs
The intense Israeli bombardments have forced more than one million people to flee their homes, according to national authorities. Article - 4 Oct 2024
Gaza - Israel War
Israel’s all-out war on Gaza must end and its allies must stop enabling it
Israel must immediately stop the indiscriminate killing of civilians in Gaza and urgently facilitate the delivery of aid to alleviate suffering inside the Strip. Article - 2 Oct 2024
Floods
Testimonies from people displaced by the Maiduguri flooding
MSF teams are conducting outpatient consultations at these sites, providing mental health support and referring critical patients to the facilities we support Article - 1 Oct 2024
Gaza - Israel War
We are in a safe place, for now
Maryam, our field communications manager from Beirut, reported from a car as she fled, describing scenes of chaos in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Article - 30 Sep 2024
South Sudan
South Sudan: MSF suspends medical activities in Yei, Central Equatoria State following attack on staff
MSF has suspended all its outreach activities in Yei, in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, until further notice, following a critical security incident involving MSF staff and staff from a partner organization on Friday, 20 September 2024 Press Release - 24 Sep 2024
Floods
Nigeria: fears of outbreaks grow in Maiduguri following severe flooding
MSF is also planning to expand the paediatric facility it supports by 100 beds, to meet the demand of the likely increase in malaria cases. Article - 23 Sep 2024
Gaza - Israel War