Natural disasters
Floods in Kenya: “Waterborne diseases like cholera and mosquito-borne illnesses such as malaria are significant concerns”
With ongoing heavy rainfall across Kenya and the region, MSF teams remain vigilant, assessing needs and providing assistance to those affected by floods Project Update - 3 May 2024
Conflict in Sudan
North Darfur, Sudan: As malnutrition crisis persists in Zamzam camp, MSF calls for an urgent scale-up of the humanitarian response
Despite calling urgently for support in February when the results of the rapid assessment were published, nearly three months later, MSF remains almost the only international aid agency responding to this enormous crisis in Zamzam. Press Release - 30 Apr 2024
Gaza - Israel War
MSF report denounces Gaza’s “silent killings” from preventable disease and lack of access to medical care
Article - 30 Apr 2024
Epidemics
MSF urges for a major shift in humanitarian aid delivery as South Sudan faces recurring deadly epidemic outbreaks
As malnutrition rises and more people are exposed to fatal disease outbreaks, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) advocates for closer partnerships among humanitarian actors in South Sudan to avoid preventable deaths Article - 29 Apr 2024
Mental Health
Enduring the unthinkable: Gaza’s healthcare workers grapple with the mental health impact of an unyielding war
Some healthcare workers in the Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestinian Territories, say they are living in constant fear, stress and anxiety as they continue to treat patients. Article - 26 Apr 2024
Maternal Health
Returning to South Sudan after the civil war: “How are we again going to survive?”
“People in Kajo Keji are really surviving because of the support of MSF. But I am worried”, says Mirye. “If MSF leaves and the government has not stabilized the health system here, how are we again going to survive?” Article - 26 Apr 2024
Reproductive Health
Beyond medical care: Dandora Youth Friendly Center, a safe space for young people from Nairobi's disadvantaged neighborhoods
Dandora Youth Friendly Center serves as a safe space for young people between ages 10 to 24, offering more than just medical care. Article - 22 Apr 2024
Refugees, migration and displacement
Charges against rescues at sea dropped
Seven years of falsehoods swept away, but attacks continue. Saving lives is not a crime. Article - 19 Apr 2024
South Sudan
The Healing Nomad: A Nurse's Journey in South Sudan's Heart
Amidst the backdrop of pastoralist communities and vast cattle camps, I have found my purpose – to bring healthcare and hope to those who need it most. Stories from the Frontline - 18 Apr 2024
Access to medicines