Médecins Sans Frontières 
Rome – Italian Authorities Detain MSF Search and Rescue Ship Geo Barents What happened? Italian authorities detained Geo Barents for 60 days citing alleged maritime safety violations. The detention order follows rescue operations on 23 August in the Central Mediterranean Sea. Why was Geo Barents detained? “The detention order comes after the ship allegedly failed … Read more
Responding to Critical Health Needs in Displaced Communities What Challenges Were Addressed? MSF filled gaps in water and sanitation services. Access to existing sites has improved. Sanitation issues remain a major challenge. Waste management is a persistent problem. What Services are Needed? “We call for more humanitarian aid to address the dire needs of displaced … Read more
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 … Read more
Displacement Crisis in Gaza: Desperate Conditions for Families How are families coping with forced displacement? Haider has been displaced 8 times in Al-Mawasi due to explosions. Kamil and his children have moved multiple times in search of safety. What are the living conditions like for displaced families? Living conditions are dire for families on the … Read more
Why is the ban at the Poland-Belarus border a concern for humanitarian organisations? Andreas Spaett, head of MSF’s humanitarian activities in Poland, highlights how the ban on entry to the border area acts as a blindfold, preventing visibility and assistance to those in need. What are the potential consequences of recent developments at the border? … Read more
What are the challenges faced by displaced families in Niafounké? Living in crammed classrooms Overcrowding and lack of hygiene Increase in cases of respiratory infections, infectious skin diseases, and diarrhoea High percentage of malnutrition among children Need for mental health assistance How has MSF responded to the situation in Niafounké? Set up a health post … Read more
Addressing Health Concerns for Displaced Families in Niafounké What Health Issues Are Affecting Displaced Families? Increasing cases of respiratory infections affecting children under 5 Infectious skin diseases and diarrhoea predominantly in young children High rates of malnutrition, with 66% of children acutely malnourished Mental health challenges due to loss of loved ones and property MSF’s … Read more
Why is Access to Aid and Assistance Vital in the Poland-Belarus Border Area? Andreas Spaett of MSF highlights the importance of having visibility in the densely forested border area between Poland and Belarus to provide necessary help. All individuals seeking protection in Poland should be treated with humanity and dignity. Access to the buffer zone … Read more
Life as a Displaced Person in Al-Mawasi: The Heartbreaking Reality Meet Haider, a man who has been constantly on the move across the Al-Mawasi area, living in a tent. In his own words, “I’ve been forcibly displaced eight times, an average of once a month.” The recent displacement due to explosions left him sleepless for … Read more
What are the current conditions at the European Gaza hospital? Children lying on the floor No more mattresses or beds Patients in corridors on blankets How did patients get to Nasser hospital following evacuation orders? Transported in ambulances Forced to walk around 10 kilometers Possible displacement risk for 250,000 people in Khan Younis What challenges … Read more