How does MSF respond to medical emergencies?
From war zones to disease outbreaks or natural disasters, MSF teams are there to provide emergency medical care and support.
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Kenya: Addressing sexual and gender-based violence faced by communities displaced by conflict in Baringo
One night, after a drinking spree, the relative's son came home and attempted to defile Mary’s daughter. “Were it not for her loud screams, he would have been successful!” says Mary. Article - 18 Jul 2024
Floods
The worst is yet to come: severe floods expected to ravage South Sudan, posing further threat to the people's health.
Flood waters destroyed schools, houses, health facilities, and water sources, limiting access to basic services and livelihoods, and homes. Article - 17 Jul 2024
Access to Medicine
Time for $5
Together, we can get the corporations Danaher and Cepheid to drop the price of their GeneXpert tests to $5 for ALL diseases, so more people can get diagnosed fast and receive lifesaving treatment.
Access to Healthcare
A Doctor's dream realised: Serving refugees in Nduta camp
All these together plus minor surgeries and consultations for both communicable and non-communicable diseases patients, fills the rest of my days. Article - 12 Jul 2024
Conflict in Sudan