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Burundi: MSF's second emergency intervention for congolese refugees in Musenyi
Since the start of the year, tens of thousands of people have fled ongoing instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi. In the south-east of the country, more than 17,000 refugees are currently living in Musenyi camp. Poor living conditions and limited access to healthcare have contributed to the spread of numerous illnesses, particularly malaria. Following an initial emergency response earlier in the year, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) launched a second intervention during the summer to improve the treatment of severe malaria and help prevent its transmission. Article - 28 Aug 2025
Gaza - Israel War
Gaza:People should not have to risk their lives for water
People should not have to risk their lives for water. We have repeatedly denounced this pervasive disregard for all human life in Gaza, and all necessities like water required to sustain human life Article - 27 Aug 2025
Gaza - Israel War
Israeli authorities starving Palestinians of water
Not only is there insufficient water overall for people in Gaza, but the reliance on water trucking means they do not have predictable methods to obtain what is available. Eighty six percent of Gaza is under forced displacement order by the Israeli military, making it unsafe for water trucks to attempt to reach people in those areas. The lack of adequate storage methods in households compounds the problems people face. Article - 21 Aug 2025
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
Conflict in Sudan
Sudan: MSF suspends activities at Zalingei hospital following armed attack that left one dead and five injured
Latest News - 20 Aug 2025
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War fuels cholera outbreak across Sudan with MSF seeing over 2,300 patients and 40 dead in one week
In Tawila, people survive with an average of just three litres of water per day, which is less than half the emergency minimum threshold of 7.5 litres needed per person per day for drinking, cooking, and hygiene, as stipulated by the WHO. As cholera cases rise and resources run out, clean water and sanitation services are urgently needed to prevent more deaths. Article - 15 Aug 2025
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South Sudan: In a shift towards sustainable healthcare in Unity State, MSF moves medical services to state-owned hospital after 10 years of care
Until 2024, when the transition began, MSF had conducted over 768,732 outpatient consultations, treated 257,793 patients for malaria, assisted with more than 3,810 deliveries, including 281 via caesarean sections, performed 7,491 surgeries and treated 5,282 children for malnutrition and 2,864 for measles. During this period, MSF also responded to numerous disease outbreaks and crises, such as cholera and hepatitis E. Article - 12 Aug 2025
Refugee, migration and displacement
Sudan: Ongoing mass atrocities against civilians in and around El Fasher, North Darfur documented in latest MSF report
Based on MSF data, direct observations and over 80 interviews conducted between May 2024 and May 2025 with patients and people who were displaced from El Fasher and nearby Zamzam camp, the report exposes systematic patterns of violence that includes looting, mass killings, sexual violence, abductions, starvation and attacks against markets, health facilities and other civilian infrastructures Article - 12 Aug 2025
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