2022: A review of medical humanitarian work in photos
Published: Dec 28, 2022Updated: May 2, 2023
In 2022, we saw the effects of climate change and conflict on a scale we haven’t seen before. From natural disasters to the war in Ukraine, we witnessed the population of displaced people and migrants grow at an unprecedented rate.
Our teams responded to various epidemics, from cholera to ebola. We cared for people suffering from malnutrition and malaria. We supported people who were subjected to sexual violence and rescued migrants traversing the dangerous Mediterranean Sea. We saw the consequences of the climate emergency and was given a front row seat to what the world was planning to do about it at COP27.
Throughout the year, MSF continued its 51st year of our work around the world. As we enter 2023, we want to reflect and highlight some of our main activities each month of the year.
This collection of images, taken between January to December 2022, was chosen from among an estimated 7,000, from among the 80 countries we work in. In these images, staff and professional photographers from around the world have captured just some of the stories of people and patients, and our work with them, bearing witness to an essential humanitarian need – access to medical care.
Typhoon Rai devastated the Philippines in December 2021. In January, MSF began providing medical and humanitarian assistance for some of the remote islands that were hit hardest.MSF/Chenery Lim
Flooding in Bentiu, South Sudan, devastated the area. It forced people to leave their homes and led to increased food and water insecurity. MSF set up mobile clinics as part of our emergency flood response.Peter Caton
The 2022 war in Ukraine created an intense need for humanitarian aid. MSF started responding to issues created by the war into the country in March to begin emergency aid and help with evacuation.Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photo
Our Ukraine medical train first set off in April, evacuating and stabilizing patients while transporting them to safer areas. As of November 2022, we have evacuated over 2000 patients.Andrii Ovod
Our Geo Barents crew spent the year rescuing thousands of people lost at sea. We provide medical and mental health care while waiting for disembarkment.Lorène Giorgis/MSF
In June 2022, an earthquake in Afghanistan mobilized MSF teams to set up 24 hour clinics to stabilize care and treat patients. We also provided psychological first aid to survivors.MSF
Chad has been severely impacted by the climate crisis. Effects include it leading to food and water insecurity due to recent lack of rainfall. This is increasing malnutrition cases.Claudia Blume/MSF
August marked 1 year of MSF’s emergency response to boat arrivals on the island of Samos, Greece. As of August, MSF has provided assistance to over 570 people in Samos.MSF/Alice Gotheron
Flooding in Pakistan in September has affected over 33 million people, and has devastated communities. MSF created mobile clinics and distributed non-food item kits to those affected.Asim Hafeez
In November, MSF was invited to COP27 this year for the first time as an official observer. We shared the highlights of this international conference, including videos Carol Devine, lead for the Humanitarian Action on Climate Affairs team, during her time in Cairo. This image shows one of our contexts severely affected by the climate crisis, Ambodrian i’Sahafary, a village only accessible by boat where MSF set-up a mobile clinic following damage by the cyclones in Nosy Varika and the surrounding area.iAko M. Randrianarivelo/Mira Photo
An ebola outbreak in Uganda was first reported in September. MSF supported the Ministry of Health in treatment and case management. As we end the year, cases are down, thanks to health promotion and community outreach activities in the region.Sam Taylor/MSF
In 2023, we aim to continue our work while staying impartial, neutral and independent. Thank you for your support in 2022.
