![MSF & SOS Méditerranée have been forced to terminate operations by the search and rescue vessel Aquarius. [ © Ikram N'gadiI ]](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/msfimages/news/msf252369_medium.jpg?itok=F43GCPGE "MSF & SOS Méditerranée have been forced to terminate operations by the search and rescue vessel Aquarius. [ © Ikram N'gadiI ]")
Refugees, Migration and displacement
Aquarius forced to terminate operations as Europe condemns people to drown
The end of Aquarius means more deaths at sea, and more needless deaths that will go unwitnessed. Press Release - 7 Dec 2018
Epidemics
Ebola spreads further into urban communities and isolated areas in North Kivu
The Ebola epidemic continues to spread through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s North Kivu province. The newest areas to be affected include the city of Butembo and a number of isolated areas that are hard to reach. So far, 440 people have been infected with the virus, 255 of whom have died. Our teams continue to strengthen their efforts to help bring the epidemic under control. Crisis Update - 3 Dec 2018
War and conflict
South Sudan: 125 women and girls seek emergency assistance at MSF’s clinic in Bentiu after horrific sexual violence
In addition to being violently raped, the survivors have been whipped, beaten or clubbed with sticks and rifle butts. They were also robbed of money, clothes, shoes and anything else of value that they might have possessed, and which they may need to support their families. Even their ration cards to receive food distributions have been taken and destroyed by their attackers. Press Release - 3 Dec 2018
War and conflict
MSF: Gaza injuries pose risk of leaving lives permanently shattered
The huge numbers of patients with complex and serious gunshot wounds are overwhelming the healthcare system in Gaza, leaving thousands in danger of infection and disability Press Release - 29 Nov 2018
War and conflict
DRC: Numerous acts of sexual violence committed by armed men in Kasai
Between May 2017 and September 2018, MSF treated 2,600 victims of sexual violence Press Release - 2 Nov 2018
War and conflict
Day of Violence in CAR: More than 10,000 seek refuge in an MSF-supported hospital in Batangafo
In Batangafo, in the northern Central African Republic, violent clashes between armed groups led to the burning of three IDP camps, numerous homes and a marketplace. Crisis Update - 1 Nov 2018
Mental Health
Crisis Update - 10 Oct 2018
Mental health in Africa: Why it matters for young people
On World Mental Health Day MSF is shining a spotlight on the need for more mental health service across the continent, particularly for young children and adolescentsCrisis Update - 10 Oct 2018
Access to Healthcare
Karin Mburu: When a ‘thank you’ is the highlight of your profession
Hear from Karin, a Kenyan nurse, about her work for MSF in Ethiopia Stories from the Frontline - 10 Oct 2018
Maternal Health
Afghanistan: “My sister, I will take care of you”
Dr Séverine Caluwaerts shares her story of a woman coming to MSF's maternity unit in Khost in urgent need of medical care. The unit is MSF's busiest maternity facility, with more than 2000 deliveries per month. Photo Story - 26 Sep 2018
Access to Healthcare