War and conflict
MSF: 16% of war-wounded patients at south Khartoum hospital children
MSF teams working alongside hospital staff have treated more than 4,214 patients for trauma injuries caused by violence, including gunshots and bomb blasts. Of these, 16% were children under 15 years. Article - 23 Nov 2024
Climate Emergency
Power up! Four reasons MSF teams in Nigeria are going solar
MSF has committed to reducing its global carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Article - 23 Nov 2024
Attacks on medical care
Violence and threats by police force MSF to suspend activities in Port-au-Prince metropolitan area
A series of threats by police forces against Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff have forced the organization to suspend its activities until further notice in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. Article - 20 Nov 2024
Access to Healthcare
Tanzania: How a home from home became a lifesaver for expectant mothers in Liwale district
Article - 19 Nov 2024
Medical Emergencies
Kenya: MSF tackles three simultaneous disease outbreaks in Kenya
The MSF teams are tackling outbreaks of malaria in Baringo and Turkana counties linked to recent heavy rains, and measles in Marsabit county. Article - 15 Nov 2024
Gaza - Israel War
In Gaza, all the components of a society have been destroyed
Article - 15 Nov 2024
Cholera
South Sudan: Urgent action needed to address growing cholera outbreak
There is an imminent need to improve sanitation and hygiene for many living in overcrowded conditions to prevent the further spread of disease. Article - 14 Nov 2024
Haiti
Haiti: MSF outraged by attack on its ambulance by law enforcement and execution of patients
The MSF personnel in the ambulance were violently attacked, insulted, tear-gassed, threatened with death. Article - 13 Nov 2024
Malaria