Access to Healthcare
South Sudan: massive influx of wounded and displaced people as clashes continue in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor administrative area
Our teams have received a mass influx of 83 wounded patients in Pieri and Lankien over the space of just five days between 9-13 March, and have treated 45 gunshot wounds in Pibor over the past month Press Release - 17 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus
What questions does MSF face in this context? Crisis Update - 14 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: What is MSF doing?
The COVID-19 epidemic has already spread to more than 100 countries around the world. These include countries whose health systems are fragile and where MSF teams have a long-standing presence, as well as regions such as Europe, where the capacities are more robust but where the epidemic is particularly virulent. Travel restrictions generated by the outbreak also directly affect MSF's work around the world.What questions does MSF face in this context? Crisis Update - 14 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus
Evacuation of squalid Greek camps more urgent than ever in light of COVID-19
All over the world governments are cancelling events and prohibiting large gatherings, but on the Greek island camps people have no option but to live in close proximity. Their health is in danger Press Release - 13 Mar 2020
Access to Healthcare
“I never thought I would get hooked,” reprieve for drugs users through a holistic approach
MSF's new facility in Kiambu, Kenya offers a one-stop clinic for people who use drugs (PWUDs) and aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with illicit opioid drug use Article - 13 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus
MSF starts COVID-19 response activities in four northern Italian hospitals
We are providing support to help with the huge needs and workload of local hospital staff in responding to this pandemic, to help care for patients. Press Release - 12 Mar 2020
Access to Healthcare
Ebola: Reflections after the fire
In the wake of an armed attack on an Ebola treatment centre in Democratic Republic of Congo, aid workers were pushed to radically rethink their approach to the disease. Trish Newport, emergency coordinator for MSF shares her reflections from the response. Article - 10 Mar 2020
Vaccinations