Conflict in Sudan
Testimony from Dr Prince Djuma Safari, Deputy Medical Coordinator for MSF in El Fasher
Project Update - 15 May 2024
Gaza - Israel War
Yet another hospital in Gaza forced to close amid the intensified Israeli offensive in Rafah
The intensification of the onslaught by the Israeli forces in Rafah, Gaza, has forced MSF to stop providing lifesaving care at Rafah Indonesian Field Hospital on 12 May. Update - 14 May 2024
Conflict in Sudan
Press Release - 12 May 2024
Sudan: Bomb puts El Fasher paediatric hospital out of action amid intense escalation in fighting: two children killed
A bomb puts El Fasher paediatric hospital out of action amid intense escalation in fighting between SAF and RSF: two children killed – MSF urges warring parties to ensure protection of civilians and health structuresPress Release - 12 May 2024
Conflict in Sudan
Sudan: MSF forced to suspend work at the only functional hospital in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment, leaving thousands without assistance
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to suspend work and withdraw staff from Madani Teaching Hospital, the only functional hospital for the hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of medical assistance in the capital of Al Jazirah state, Sudan. Press Release - 9 May 2024
Gaza - Israel War
Thousands forced to flee as Israeli military offensive intensifies and aid is blocked in Rafah
As thousands of Palestinians are forced to flee eastern Rafah following Israel's recent evacuation orders, MSF calls for the protection of civilians and the reopening of the Rafah border crossing. Press Release - 8 May 2024
Noma
Noma: "There is ability in disability and there is nothing that we cannot do.”
I was crying all the time and I often wished I hadn’t survived to witness the stigma and social impact of the disease. Article - 8 May 2024
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