Attacks on medical care
South Sudan: MSF Strongly Condemns Armed Attack on its Healthcare Workers in Nasir County
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the armed attack on two of its clearly marked boats on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 January 2025 in Upper Nile State, South Sudan. Article - 16 Jan 2025
Maternal Health
"Delivering hope, one baby at a time" – A midwife’s voice from a refugee camp in eastern Chad
My name is Solange Ahidjo, I’m 26, and I am a midwife working at MSF maternity unit in Aboutengue camp in eastern Chad since January 2024—this marks my first-year anniversary with MSF. Article - 15 Jan 2025
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Haiti: A call to support survivors of sexual violence
Article - 13 Jan 2025
Climate Emergency
Trapped between conflict and natural disasters, people in Cabo Delgado struggle to start over after cyclone Chido
As part of an emergency response to the devastating storm in Mozambique, MSF is providing psychological support to survivors to cope with their distress and to overwhelmed health professionals. Article - 10 Jan 2025
War and conflict
MSF denounces violent attacks leading to suspension of activities at key Khartoum hospital
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) strongly condemns ongoing violent attacks on patients and staff at Bashair Teaching Hospital, located in a Rapid Support Forces-controlled area of Khartoum. Article - 10 Jan 2025
Gaza - Israel War
Newborns and other patients at risk as Nasser hospital has run out of fuel, MSF warns
Nasser hospital, Al Aqsa hospital and European Gaza hospital are on the verge of closure due to a lack of fuel. This situation is threatening the lives of hundreds of patients, including newborns, who depend on electricity to stay alive, warns Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders(MSF). Article - 9 Jan 2025
War and conflict
North Kivu: More than 10,000 people seek refuge in Masisi general hospital and MSF base as fighting continues
The security and humanitarian situation in the territory of Masisi, North Kivu, remains highly volatile. As fighting continued this Thursday morning in and around Masisi town between the M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by allied elements. Article - 9 Jan 2025
War and conflict
DRC: MSF treats nearly 160 wounded in North and South Kivu following recent armed clashes with M23
In recent days, the Masisi Territory of North Kivu province has been the scene of major clashes between the armed group M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by allied elements. Article - 7 Jan 2025
Cyclone
Cyclone Chido: Médecins Sans Frontières carries out medical and water access activities in Mayotte
In addition, MSF teams have begun to provide assistance in terms of access to water, by restoring a water catchment point for example, and will also continue their efforts in this area. Article - 30 Dec 2024
Malnutrition