Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Seven Questions about Marburg virus Disease –Tanzania 2025
Article - 5 Mar 2025
Gaza - Israel War
“I really worry about what will happen to people's mental health in Gaza. The ceasefire needs to hold.”
Katrin Glatz Brubakk, a child psychotherapist and mental health activities manager for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), recently returned from her second mission in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. She answers three questions about the state of people’s mental health in Gaza and why it is crucial for the ceasefire to hold. Article - 2 Mar 2025
Internally Displaced People
DRC – On the move again: MSF adjusts emergency response around Goma amid mass departures from displacement camps
Following fighting and evacuation orders from the Mouvement du 23 Mars/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) group, hundreds of thousands of people have left the displacement camps around Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Article - 27 Feb 2025
MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship 2024
The MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship was initiated in 2024, aiming at journalists in Kenya. More than 400 journalists applied for this opportunity. The first edition included a full-day workshop, after which participants submitted their pitches. Ultimately, three successful journalists received reporting grants to cover humanitarian stories from Kenya and South Sudan.
War and conflict
Sudan: MSF forced to halt its activities as violence engulfed Zamzam camp in North Darfur
The current escalation of attacks and fighting in and around Zamzam camp for displaced people near El Fasher in North Darfur is making it impossible for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to continue providing medical assistance in such dangerous conditions. Article - 24 Feb 2025
Internally Displaced People
DRC: In Uvira, the population trapped in a climate of extreme insecurity, amidst clashes
In recent days, the security situation around the city of Uvira, in South Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has rapidly deteriorated, reaching a critical point on 15 February. Residents describe scenes of pillaging by looters, increased violence, and clashes within the city between the Congolese army (FARDC) and the Wazalendo fighters. Article - 23 Feb 2025
War and conflict
DRC: Statement following the passing away of our colleague Jerry Kavali
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the gunshot wound he suffered while at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) base in Masisi town, North Kivu, during clashes between the VDP/Wazalendo and the M23/AFC on 20 February. Article - 22 Feb 2025
Conflict in Sudan
Over 800 hospitalised and dozens dead from waterborne infection in Sudan’s White Nile state
Dozens of people have died, and over 800 are being treated for symptoms of acute watery diarrhoea, dehydration, vomiting, and sunken eyes at the Ministry of Health cholera treatment centre in Kosti Teaching Hospital, supported by Médecins Sans Frontières, in Sudan’s White Nile State. Article - 22 Feb 2025
Vaccination
MSF encourages parents to participate in ongoing vaccination campaign in collaboration with Sokoto state government
MSF is committed to supporting state governments in the Northwest to ensure that every child is vaccinated to attain their full potential. Article - 21 Feb 2025
War and conflict