South Sudan
South Sudan: Providing healthcare to vulnerable communities in Yei and Morobo amidst insecurity and funding cuts
The security situation in Yei and Morobo counties, combined with the overall lack and recent additional cuts of funding in the region dangerously threatens access to healthcare for communities. MSF calls out for a concerted effort by humanitarian actors and donors, to ensure access to healthcare for communities. Article - 27 Dec 2023
South Sudan
South Sudan: Agility in action with MSF’s emergency first responder team
MSF’s South Sudan Emergency Response Unit (SSERU) was designed as a first responder to crises across South Sudan and to reinforce MSF’s preparedness for dealing with emergencies. Article - 20 Dec 2023
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
In Eastern DRC, needs are everywhere as displacement reaches unprecedented levels
The humanitarian situation is catastrophic, aid remains desperately limited and people’s needs continue to be overwhelmingly unmet. Crisis Update - 20 Dec 2023
Afghanistan
Mazar-i-Sharif: A young mother’s unwavering vigil
Dr Monica Costeira from Portugal is a paediatrician in MSF’s project in Mazar-i-Sharif in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. She started her assignment in September 2023 and will be working in the project for four month Fieldworkers Stories - 19 Dec 2023
Neglected Tropical Diseases
MSF joins noma survivors in celebrating inclusion in WHO neglected tropical diseases list
Article - 15 Dec 2023
Ethiopia
MSF is providing healthcare and donations of medical supplies in Gambella region, Ethiopia
MSF also made a donation of life-saving surgical supplies to Gambella Town Primary Hospital. These supplies will be used for surgical activities which will benefit communities of the entire Gambella region. Article - 14 Dec 2023
Refugee, migration and displacement
Libya: “You’re going to die here” – Abuse in Abu Salim and Ain Zara detention centres
Refugees, asylum seekers and migrants held inside detention centres in Tripoli, Libya have been assaulted, sexually abused, beaten, killed and systematically deprived of the most basic humane conditions, including proper access to food, water, sanitation and medical care. Article - 11 Dec 2023
Gaza - Israel War
MSF calls US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution “a vote against humanity”
The US veto stands in sharp contrast to the values it professes to uphold. By continuing to provide diplomatic cover for the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, the US is signaling that international humanitarian law can be applied selectively—and that the lives of some people matter less than the lives of others. Article - 9 Dec 2023
Gaza - Israel War
Gaza: The Security Council must end its complicity in the ongoing carnage
The United Nations Security Council must demand an immediate and sustained ceasefire, to lift the siege and ensure unrestricted aid to the entire Gaza Strip. Article - 8 Dec 2023
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