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A day in an outreach activity: Triple burden of measles, malaria and malnutrition in a family
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
 
Sudan: Violence devastating population and threatening vital hospital
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
 
Measles in South Sudan: People Escaping Conflict in Sudan Face New Health Crisis
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
 
MSF calls for urgent international help for Sudanese refugees in Chad as major crisis looms
Malaria

MSF calls for urgent international help for Sudanese refugees in Chad as major crisis looms

More than 358,000 people have sought refuge in camps in eastern Chad but conditions there are entirely inadequate Press Release - 14 Aug 2023
 
Khartoum: Lack of essential visas for MSF staff threatens life-saving care in hospital
Access to medicines

Khartoum: Lack of essential visas for MSF staff threatens life-saving care in hospital

Visa applications for emergency staff have been pending for more than eight weeks Press Release - 9 Aug 2023
 
Bringing the water system back to life in Tigray, Ethiopia
Water distribution

Bringing the water system back to life in Tigray, Ethiopia

“I’m the water man,” says Weldekiros Assefa, an engineer and water and sanitation expert for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Ethiopia. “I have the best job at MSF.” Project Update - 7 Aug 2023
 
Malawi: “In 2001, when the counsellor said ART could prolong my life, I thought it would be two to three years but here I am, 22 years later”
HIV/AIDS

Malawi: “In 2001, when the counsellor said ART could prolong my life, I thought it would be two to three years but here I am, 22 years later”

55,000 people who tested positive for HIV were enrolled in the Chiradzulu cohort between 2001 and the closure of the project in 2023. Article - 6 Aug 2023
 
South Sudan: Communities prepare for renewed flooding ahead of rainy season
Climate Emergency

South Sudan: Communities prepare for renewed flooding ahead of rainy season

For aid organisations such as MSF, reaching people in need becomes increasingly difficult as floods sweep away or cover roads, bridges and airstrips. Article - 31 Jul 2023