Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has resumed work supporting non-profit groups based in Arizona, United States of America (US), which are bringing humanitarian aid to migrants and asylum seekers crossing the US-Mexico border near the Sonoran Desert.
What Was MSF’s Role?
- A small MSF team collaborated with Humane Borders, Samaritans, No More Deaths, and other local nonprofit groups.
- They assessed medical needs in the region and suggested ways to build capacity for increased services and collaborations.
“We determined that migrants along this route are extremely vulnerable and are in dire need of additional support,” says Adriana Palomares, MSF head of mission in Mexico and Central America. “We observed pregnant women, children as young as eight months old, and people who need access to medication for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma trying to walk this treacherous route across the desert.”
What Did MSF Discover?
- Migrants in the region are vulnerable, including pregnant women and young children.
- Many require access to medication for various health conditions.
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Summary
MSF resumed its support for non-profit groups aiding migrants and asylum seekers in Arizona, recognizing the vulnerable populations and medical needs in the region. The collaboration aims to provide much-needed assistance to those traversing the challenging desert terrain.
Source: www.msf.org