Measles
Measles in DRC: the never-ending fight against the world’s most contagious disease?
Every two to three years, measles outbreaks affect tens or even hundreds of thousands of children in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Last year was no exception, with more than 148,600 cases and 1,800 deaths reported. Article - 21 Feb 2023![14 MSF trucks loaded with tents and winter kits crossing into northwest Syria [Abdulmonam Eassa/MS]](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/msfimages/news/msb149033_medium.jpeg?itok=zPzaJNMx "14 MSF trucks loaded with tents and winter kits crossing into northwest Syria [© Abdulmonam Eassa/MS]")
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MSF aid convoy in relief of earthquake victims enters northwest Syria
MSF calls for the urgent scaling up of humanitarian supplies, which currently fail to even match pre-earthquake volumes Press Release - 20 Feb 2023
Natural Disasters
Médecins Sans Frontières provides emergency assistance to people affected by floods in South Mozambique
Heavy rains and flooding in the southern part of Mozambique have caused widespread displacement and destruction. MSF has provided emergency assistance to people seeking shelter in Boane district, near the capital Maputo. Article - 17 Feb 2023
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Northwest Syria: Hospitals full of wounded, while vital needs grow after earthquakes
According to the latest estimates, the earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria have killed over 40,000 people. MSF teams deployed an emergency plan as of February 6 in northwest Syria. Our objective is to support hospitals and provide medical and material aid to people. Crisis Update - 16 Feb 2023![View of a street in Sarmada city, in Idleb governorate. [© Hadia Mansour]](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/msfimages/news/msb148323_.jpeg?itok=NojcVifG "View of a street in Sarmada city, in Idleb governorate. [© Hadia Mansour]")
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Syria and Türkiye earthquakes: "I feel that the disaster is still ongoing"
Samar is MSF's health promotion supervisor in Northwest Syria. She shares her story of surviving the earthquake Stories from the Frontline - 15 Feb 2023![View of a street in Sarmada city, in Idleb governorate. [© Hadia Mansour]](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/msfimages/news/msb148277_medium.jpg?itok=SW6LY3Sn "View of a street in Sarmada city, in Idleb governorate. [© Hadia Mansour]")
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Earthquakes in Syria: "There is no time to waste in reaching the people of this region"
Latest updates on the situation with Ahmed Rahmo, MSF project coordinator in charge of the Idlib region and based in Gaziantep in Türkiye. Project Update - 14 Feb 2023
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
South Sudan: Women supporting women to overcome experiences of violence
Years of ongoing conflict in South Sudan have resulted in high levels of poverty, lack of infrastructure and an underdeveloped healthcare system. On top of this, stigma and social norms mean that women and girls can face additional barriers to accessing care, especially after sexual or gender-based violence. Stories from the Frontline - 14 Feb 2023
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MSF responds to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Since the first hours of the earthquake, teams supported by MSF have been working to provide medical care and support Article - 10 Feb 2023
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MSF and MoH open Kajo Keji hospital amid concerns over violent incidents
The launch of the much-needed medical services in the hospital will help to ensure that people in Kajo Keji County are able to access quality healthcare for free. Press Release - 9 Feb 2023
Attacks on medical care