Primary care
Chad: MSF appeals for immediate response to Sudanese refugee crisis
MSF calls on the UN, international donors and aid organisations to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of Sudanese refugees in Chad in order to prevent more suffering and potential loss of life. Statement - 31 Aug 2023
Malnutrition
Nutrition crisis among children in Chad: Bringing medical care closer to people through community-based care
An emergency malnutrition response launched by MSF in September 2021 has since evolved into a long-term project to address the recurrent nutritional crises in Hadjer Lamis region. Article - 30 Aug 2023
Dengue fever
Fighting dengue with mosquitoes: buzzing innovation to protect people from deadly disease
To combat a rapidly growing public health crisis in Honduras, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working closely with local communities and health authorities to prevent dengue and other viruses transmitted by mosquitoes. Press Release - 25 Aug 2023
Access to Healthcare
Central African Republic: A Forgotten Health Emergency
"The health situation in the CAR is shocking, but I'm almost as shocked by the lack of international attention paid to it." Article - 21 Aug 2023
Surgery
Sudan was my most challenging assignment with MSF
We arrived in Khartoum on 8 May 2023 and started operating at noon the following day. The first week was incredibly challenging. Stories from the Frontline - 18 Aug 2023
Malaria
A day in an outreach activity: Triple burden of measles, malaria and malnutrition in a family
In March 2023, Turkana County declared a measles outbreak following the confirmation of cases and since then eight deaths have been reported. Additionally, communities continue to grapple with a persistent malaria outbreak. Article - 18 Aug 2023
Access to Healthcare
Sudan: Violence devastating population and threatening vital hospital
Violence is escalating around Al Nao Hospital in Ombdurman, threatening patients and staff Press Release - 17 Aug 2023
Malnutrition
Measles in South Sudan: People Escaping Conflict in Sudan Face New Health Crisis
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are recording a concerning rise in measles and malnutrition cases in the organization’s facilities in South Sudan. Press Release - 17 Aug 2023
Refugees, Migration and displacement
Search and Rescue ship: the Geo Barents 360°
Videos and Photos - 16 Aug 2023
Malaria