War and conflict
Gaza: MSF Board member killed during Israeli offensive in Khan Younis
MSF is devastated about the death of Reem Abu Lebdeh, an associate trustee of the MSF UK Board and former staff member in Gaza, whom we believe was killed sometime in December 2023 along with members of her family at their home in Khan Younis, Gaza. Article - 5 Mar 2024
War and conflict
Urgent humanitarian response needed in South Darfur, as conflict leaves people in Sudan without healthcare access
The current level of humanitarian aid in Darfur is insufficient to meet the growing needs of the affected communities, and there is a necessity for expanded international support Article - 5 Mar 2024
Epidemics
Ethiopia: Amidst global cholera vaccine shortages, highly targeted interventions could prove an effective response
In collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, MSF is implementing an innovative strategy known as ‘CATI’ or Case Area Targeted Intervention to respond to a cholera outbreak in Jigjiga, the capital city of Somali region. Article - 5 Mar 2024
War and conflict
Violence continues displacing and traumatizing thousands in Cabo Delgado
Since 2017, families have been displaced multiple times. Most have experienced or witnessed extreme violence including killings, sexual violence, kidnappings, extortion, and villages being burnt. Article - 4 Mar 2024
Conflict in Sudan
Fleeing twice, uncertain of the next step: MSF's emergency response in Port Sudan
Since January 28 and continuing through the end of March, our team has initiated an emergency response in Port Sudan, Red Sea State, for internally displaced people who recently arrived from Wad Madani, Aljazera State. Article - 28 Feb 2024
War and conflict
Gaza: Attacks on humanitarian workers amid relentless bombardment make vital assistance near impossible
The humanitarian situation for trapped Gazans remains catastrophic. According to local health authorities, the number of people killed in Gaza has risen to 30,000, all while there are no signs of Israeli forces attempting to limit the loss of civilian life or alleviate the suffering of people. Article - 27 Feb 2024
Epidemics
Responding to cholera is a multipronged approach
Over the last two years, countries’ ministries of health and organisations like MSF have been trying to respond to a string of cholera outbreaks around the world. Why are we seeing so many outbreaks? What’s causing them? And do we have the tools and resources needed to respond to them? Article - 27 Feb 2024
Epidemics
Zambia: MSF responds to a surge in cholera amid regional outbreaks
With the resurgence of cholera cases since mid-December 2023 in the capital and several provinces of Zambia, MSF is involved in the emergency response alongside the Ministry of Health. Article - 25 Feb 2024
War and conflict
Small voices: a glimpse into the world of the youngest victims in conflict torn Ituri province
Christelle sustained deep cuts to her back, thighs, and one arm. Her seriously injured grandmother managed to flee to the bush to hide. Article - 23 Feb 2024
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