Malnutrition
Overwhelming surge of malnutrition cases in Bauchi – vital response includes community-based solutions
MSF has been supporting the local health system in Bauchi since 2012 by responding to outbreaks off diseases such as cholera, diphtheria, and Lassa fever, providing healthcare, training medical staff, and conducting health promotion activities in communities. Article - 6 Aug 2024
Gaza - Israel War
Restrictions and violence block Palestinians in Hebron from medical care
Since the war in Gaza, Israeli forces have increased restriction and violence against Palestinians in the West Bank governorate of Hebron, Palestine. Article - 6 Aug 2024
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Eastern DRC: MSF survey shows the scale and continuing cycle of violence against women displaced by war
A new survey carried out by Epicentre, MSF epidemiological and medical research arm, among displaced people in four camps around Goma in DRC, shows alarming rates of violence, particularly sexual violence, continuing daily in and around the camps. Article - 5 Aug 2024
Cholera
MSF welcomes the end of cholera in Zimbabwe, but calls for a holistic approach to fight future outbreaks
Article - 2 Aug 2024
Conflict in Sudan
In the Heart of Conflict: A Harrowing Tale of Survival in War-Torn Sudan
The feeling of relief was immense, but so was the pain of what I had left behind. An overwhelming mix of exhaustion and gratitude. Article - 2 Aug 2024
Conflict in Sudan
SUDAN: MSF outraged and alarmed over repeated attacks on hospitals in El Fasher and blockade on urgently needed medicines and food
At least nine people have been killed in the 10 attacks on hospitals in El Fasher over the past 80 days, and at least 38 have been injured Article - 1 Aug 2024
Epidemics
Five Questions about the Mpox Outbreak in the DRC
Mpox cases in the DRC have been on the rise for more than two years but the situation has worsened exceptionally in recent months. Dr. Louis Albert Massing, MSF's medical coordinator provides some insights into the situation. Article - 30 Jul 2024
Gaza - Israel War
Gaza strip: Nasser hospital must be protected as the last main hospitals in middle and south Gaza struggle amid deadly July
I walked in behind a curtain, and there was a little girl alone, dying by herself. And that’s the outcome of a collapsed health system Article - 30 Jul 2024
Access to Healthcare