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Anti-migrant violence in South Africa: MSF warns of growing humanitarian needs and access to healthcare disruptions

Tens of thousands of people—many from Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana—have fled their homes due to fears for their safety and threats to their livelihoods. D Article - 10 Jul 2026

MSF Concludes Activities in Palma - Mozambique

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Mozambique: MSF concludes activities in Palma following healthcare collapse triggered by deadly 2021 attack

In late March 2021, non-state armed groups later affiliating to Islamic State Mozambique attacked and looted the town of Palma, in Mozambique. Latest News - 9 Jul 2026

Diphtheria

Nigeria: MSF supports Kano State Ministry of Health administer over 835,000 diphtheria vaccines as the organisation marks end of emergency response to diphtheria in the state 

Since the start of the response in early 2023, MSF has treated more than 14,707 children in MSF-run and supported treatment centres, including facility-based and home-based care. Article - 8 Jul 2026

Community engagement with local leaders at a traditional "Cow Head" gathering named for the cow's-head meal shared with community elders, a mark of respect in the local custom, where our team promote information on improving access to care for survivors of sexual violence, followed by a shared meal with the community.

Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Abused by those closest: partners, or relatives who hold the power

The percentage of girls aged 13–24 who have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime declined between 2007 and 2022, reaching around 8 per cent in 2022. Article - 7 Jul 2026

Measles

Yemen: Measles threatens children as families struggle to reach vaccination and care

Yemen is seeing renewed pressure from measles in 2026, continuing a pattern of recurrent outbreaks over recent years. Article - 7 Jul 2026

The humanitarian crisis in Mali continues to expand within a context marked by a sharp decline in security and a reduction in the humanitarian presence

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Mali: Security crisis isolates border communities and exacerbates humanitarian needs

Despite the need, humanitarian resources remain woefully inadequate as several organisations have scaled back or suspended their activities due to a lack of access and funding. Article - 3 Jul 2026

Attacks on medical care

Damaged ambulance station, injured medical personnel: the aftermath of the Russian military’s attack on Kyiv

On the night of July 2 2026, the Russian military carried out yet another massive attack on Kyiv, where Médecins Sans Frontières staff live and work. Official reports so far confirm 20 deaths and at least 86 wounded have been reported. Article - 2 Jul 2026

Um Rakuba camp in eastern Sudan hosts around 17,000 refugees, most of whom fled the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia in 2020 — only to be caught again by Sudan's war. As humanitarian actors withdraw, MSF remains the main provider of healthcare here, for refugees and Sudanese host communities alike. In 2025 alone, our teams delivered more than 68,000 outpatient consultations.

Refugee, migration and displacement