Hussein Ismail - witnessing medical emergencies from Dadaab, Kenya to Cross River state, Nigeria
As a medic, my job gives me satisfaction because I am there for my patients when they need me. It is even more fulfilling when I see patients with chronic conditions who arrive in bad shape but leave our health facilities happy. Stories from the Frontline - 13 May 2022
Access to medicines
MSF responds to new WHO guidance recommending vastly shorter, improved and better-tolerated treatment for multi drug-resistant TB
A shorter, safer and more effective regimen will now be recommended Press Release - 4 May 2022
Refugees, Migration and displacement
Haiti: In Port-au-Prince, the population suffers as armed clashes spread
For the past week, violent clashes have been taking place in Port-au-Prince, including in usually calm neighborhoods. Mumuza Muhindo, MSF head of mission, explains how people in the city are victims of the violence in this Q & A. Interview - 3 May 2022
Access to Healthcare
Sudan: Violent attacks leave tens of thousands in West Darfur without access to healthcare
Violent attacks in and around Kreneik town and fighting in El Genina, in West Darfur, leaving wounded and sick people in desperate need without access to lifesaving medical care Project Update - 29 Apr 2022
Attacks on medical care
Four months on, an ongoing nightmare for MSF colleagues detained in SW Cameroon
MSF finds itself in an untenable position: on the one hand, its medical activities are required, and on the other hand, those providing medical support run the risk of being persecuted for doing their work. Article - 28 Apr 2022
Access to medicines
MSF calls on Moderna to transfer mRNA vaccine technology without further delay
Over 100 manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries could produce vaccines for COVID, other diseases and future pandemics – but only if the tech is shared. Press Release - 27 Apr 2022
Access to Healthcare
Healing from DR-TB, despite long distances and numerous challenges
Treatment of drug-resistant TB can be extremely difficult - lasting up to 20 months for some patients and requiring daily trips to TB centers for medication Stories from the Frontline - 26 Apr 2022
Attacks on medical care
Violent attacks on communities, medical facilities looted and healthcare workers killed in Kreneik and El Geneina
The violent attacks started in Kreneik over the weekend, from where our teams received confirmation that the hospital that we support was attacked in Kreneik. Three people, including two medical workers were killed. Statement - 26 Apr 2022
Distribution of essentials
More than 33,000 people displaced in Twic County still awaiting urgent humanitarian aid after fleeing violence two months ago
Most people have settled in the open, and many still lack the basic essentials like shelter, food and clean water. Humanitarian assistance must be urgently scaled up to ensure the situation does not deteriorate before the rainy season sets in. Press Release - 25 Apr 2022
Malaria