Access to Healthcare
53 confirmed and 11 probable. Nineteen patients with confirmed infections recovered thanks to the care provided at the ETC. Article - 30 Oct 2025
Ebola in Kasai, DRC: MSF hands over to local health authorities
The response to the 16th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo benefited from the swift mobilisation of the authorities, experienced organisations and local communities. This collective effort helped to contain the spread of the epidemic, which sadly claimed 45 lives, including 34 confirmed cases. In total, 64 cases were recorded –53 confirmed and 11 probable. Nineteen patients with confirmed infections recovered thanks to the care provided at the ETC. Article - 30 Oct 2025
Natural Disasters
Hurricane Melissa
“We express our deep regret at the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, and our solidarity with everyone who has been affected. Article - 29 Oct 2025
Access to Healthcare
One year on: South Sudan’s protracted cholera crisis, a symptom of deeper failures
This overcrowding, combined with poor water and sanitation and limited access to clean water, creates the perfect environment for disease to spread. It's no surprise that this has driven the rise in other new waterborne diseases such as hepatitis E – a severe threat, especially to pregnant women. Article - 28 Oct 2025
Conflict in Sudan
Sudan: Civilians must be spared in El Fasher
For now, many more people appear to remain trapped in and around El Fasher and we stand ready to respond to further mass influx of displaced and injured people in Tawila. Article - 28 Oct 2025
Gaza - Israel War
Open letter from our International President- Dr.Javid
I write to you as the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and as an emergency doctor who has worked in Gaza, to urge you to drastically and urgently increase the number of medical evacuations for people who cannot receive the care they need in Gaza. These evacuations should accompany a sustained effort to maintain the fragile ceasefire, which has been violated multiple times, and ensure a massive, unrestricted influx of humanitarian assistance. Article - 27 Oct 2025
Gaza - Israel War
MSF has resumed its activities in Gaza City
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was forced to leave Gaza City on 24 September 2025 amid the intensified Israeli offensive. Following the start of the ceasefire on 10 October, more than 402,488 displacement movements were recorded from south to north, according to the Population Movement Monitoring Flash Update. Article - 22 Oct 2025
Cholera
DRC: Cholera epidemic increasingly worrying across the country
Cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection. Although is treatable and preventable, without proper care it can quickly become fatal. Poor hygiene conditions, insufficient access to clean water and lack of sanitation can all contribute to the disease’s spread. This poses a particular challenge in densely populated areas, especially in large cities such as Kinshasa and in rural areas with high concentrations of people who are internally displaced. Article - 22 Oct 2025
Access to Healthcare
Somalia: Free healthcare offers a lifeline to mothers and children in Mudug Region
Article - 22 Oct 2025
Mental Health
“I was sick, not a criminal”: Samat’s Story Highlights South Sudan’s Mental Health Crisis
Samat was restrained in June 2025 and taken to Malakal Central Prison, where he was placed in a small cell in the prison’s isolated section for those suffering from mental illness. Article - 21 Oct 2025
Gaza - Israel War