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Democratic Republic of Congo: In Goma, a chaotic situation, many people war-wounded

Posted on 5 February 2025 (7 February 2025)

This week, the fighting between M23, the Congolese army and their respective allies reached the city centre of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have reoriented part of their activities to respond to emergency needs, such as caring for people who are wounded. Virginie Napolitano, MSF emergency coordinator […]

Palestine: Three questions on the intensification of Israeli violence in the West Bank

Posted on 5 February 2025 (18 February 2025)

In recent weeks, we have observed an escalation of extreme violence occurring in the West Bank, Palestine, particularly in Jenin, Tulkarem and Tubas, since the ceasefire was implemented in Gaza. On Jan. 21, Israel launched a military operation called “Iron wall,” which has killed at least 50 Palestinians, including a two-year-old girl, forcibly displaced 20,000 […]

Tanzania: MSF supports response to outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Posted on 3 February 2025 (3 February 2025)

Under the lead of the Ministry of Health, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is actively supporting the response to an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Tanzania’s Kagera region, following the official declaration of the outbreak by authorities on Jan. 20, 2025. Working alongside the Ministry of Health and other partners including the World […]

Gaza: Innovative physiotherapy techniques improve patient’s quality of life during war

Posted on 3 February 2025 (18 February 2025)

The 15 months of war in Gaza and Israel’s accompanying blockade have left Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) physiotherapy teams struggling to provide essential care to patients who are war-wounded. We have not had the proper equipment to support people healing from severe burns, amputations and other life-altering disabilities. As a result, MSF teams […]

Sudan: MSF renews call for immediate action to prevent death and starvation

Posted on 3 February 2025 (3 February 2025)

International donors, the United Nations (UN), Sudan’s warring parties and their allies must act now to prevent even more avoidable deaths from malnutrition in Sudan, as the already catastrophic situation is expected to worsen this year, according to Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Half of Sudan’s population faces high levels of acute food insecurity […]

CALAIS, France: MSF calls on authorities to provide emergency shelter to people on the move

Posted on 30 January 2025 (30 January 2025)

In an effort to prevent children, women and families from being forced to sleep rough in harsh winter conditions, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides emergency shelter at a private building in the northern French city of Calais. The medical humanitarian organization reminds the French authorities that providing emergency accommodation is their responsibility. The […]

Lebanon: MSF boosts emergency operations in south amid recovery phase and ongoing attacks

Posted on 30 January 2025 (3 February 2025)

Since the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel first came into effect on Nov. 27, Israeli forces have continued to engage in military operations in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people have returned to their homes and villages in the area. Many of them saw their homes destroyed by the Israeli bombardment and remain displaced. […]

10 things you need to know about neglected tropical diseases in 2025

Posted on 30 January 2025 (30 January 2025)

Over one billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), yet despite this vast figure, they continue to be overlooked. The majority live in the most remote areas of the world’s lowest income countries. The diseases can be distressing, disfiguring and stigmatizing. Many are excruciatingly painful, and they are often deadly. However, they […]

Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF appeals for humanitarian access in Goma as casualties seek medical care

Posted on 29 January 2025 (29 January 2025)

An influx of wounded people is arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in the hospital are treating people through the armed clashes and insecurity that have hit the city in recent days. We have been affected by several incidents since the beginning of […]

Rafah city, Gaza: Destruction of homes, infrastructure leave people unable to return safely

Posted on 27 January 2025 (18 February 2025)

After 15 months of Israel’s war on Gaza and the implementation of a ceasefire on Jan. 19, 2025, displaced Palestinians are attempting to return home to the southern city of Rafah. According to the United Nations, near 70 per cent of all structures in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières […]

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