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
Gaza - Israel War
MSF to UN Security Council: The people of Gaza need an immediate and sustained ceasefire now
In an address today, MSF Secretary General called for urgent action in Gaza Press Release - 22 Feb 2024
Gaza - Israel War
MSF Briefing to the UN Security Council on the Situation in Gaza
Christopher Lockyear, MSF secretary general's speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demanding for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza and the protection of medical facilities, staff and patients. Speech - 22 Feb 2024
Gaza - Israel War
MSF strongly condemns Israeli attack on Al-Mawasi shelter, killing two family members of an MSF colleague and injuring six
MSF condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of two MSF staff family members during an Israeli offensive on Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, Gaza. Six other people were injured in the attack. Article - 21 Feb 2024
Mediterranean Migration
A normalisation of violence against refugees and migrants has taken root
Current EU proposals continue to draw on narratives of crisis and migrants as a “threat” to justify actions which limit or suspend their obligation towards people seeking safety. Project Update - 21 Feb 2024
Refugees, migration and displacement
South Sudan: MSF calls for urgent response in Renk and Bulukat transit sites to prevent deadly outbreaks
A humanitarian crisis is escalating in Bulukat and Renk, two of the busiest transit sites in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state. Thousands of people who escaped the conflict in Sudan are desperately short of essentials including clean water, food, shelter and healthcare. Article - 21 Feb 2024
Gaza - Israel War