Attacks on medical care
South Sudan: MSF strongly condemns the bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State
MSF strongly condemns the bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan. The attack began at around 4:30 am when two helicopter gunships first dropped a bomb on the MSF pharmacy, burning it to the ground, then went on to fire on the town of Old Fangak for around 30 minutes. Article - 3 May 2025
Access to healthcare
The MSF Kiambu Project: Insights on service delivery for people who use drugs(PWUD)
This report reflects on Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’s journey, implementing a comprehensive package of care, including medically assisted therapy (MAT) services for people who use drugs (PWUD) in Kiambu County, Kenya. Article - 2 May 2025
Malnutrition
Malnutrition crisis in South Darfur: A dire situation for the most vulnerable
Children under five years old, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are among the most vulnerable groups affected by this worsening malnutrition crisis. In 2024, over 7200 children under five years old and pregnant and breastfeeding women from Nyala and surrounding areas were admitted into MSF outpatient feeding programs with severe malnutrition. With limited access to nutritious food, these groups face heightened risks of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), which, if left untreated, is life-threatening. Article - 28 Apr 2025
War and conflict
Gaza, inside the war: MSF documents Israel's all-out war against Palestinians in Gaza
Forced displacement must end. People in Gaza must be allowed to move freely, including returning to their places of origin, and restore their livelihood capacities. Israeli authorities must facilitate the evacuation of those who need specialised care and the exit of those who seek refuge outside of Gaza, while ensuring their right to a safe, voluntary, and dignified return. Article - 28 Apr 2025
Humanitarian challenges
The first 100 days of a growing global health and humanitarian emergency
US cuts to foreign aid are hurting people caught in conflict and crisis. Article - 27 Apr 2025
Nigeria
Harnessing Solar Power: Patient care improved as hospital switches to renewable energy in northern Nigeria
To improve patients’ healthcare in northern Nigeria, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is embracing solar energy to power the hospitals it supports, which have historically depended on expensive fuel-intensive generators. By moving to renewable energy, communities in the region now have better, more sustainable access to life-saving medical devices, medication, and infrastructure. Article - 25 Apr 2025
Wars and Conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo: After second staff member is shot dead in Masisi, MSF urges end to violence against civilians and aid workers
Since early 2025, MSF teams have witnessed violent incidents on an almost daily basis – and on a number of occasions have been the victims. In the space of four months, three MSF staff have been shot dead in North Kivu, either in the course of their work or as a result of violence against civilians. Article - 24 Apr 2025
War and conflict
Desperate situation for Zamzam displaced people: MSF urges to lift the siege, deliver aid, protect civilians
Our teams set up a health post at the entrance of Tawila to provide the new arrivals with water and immediate nutritional and medical support. Article - 19 Apr 2025
Conflict in Sudan
Desperate situation for Zamzam displaced people: MSF urges to lift the siege, deliver aid,protect civilians
The RSF and their allied armed groups stormed Zamzam, Sudan’s largest displacement camp,which used to host at least 500,000 people near El Fasher, after months of an increasingly tight siege on the area. By 16 April, the camp, by then largely destroyed, was reportedly under RSFcontrol. The majority of the Zamzam population is believed to have fled to El Fasher, where they remain trapped, out of reach of humanitarian aid and exposed to ongoing attacks and furthermass violence. Article - 19 Apr 2025
Gaza - Israel War