Since 2022, MSF has been observing the health challenges faced by individuals traversing the Darién Gap, the natural boundary separating Colombia and Panama, as they journey towards the United States and Canada. What impact has this had on the local community? Local health centers have been inundated with consultations due to the surge in population. … Read more
In Poland, the new government missed an opportunity to reform the asylum and reception system, instead deepening dangerous political rhetoric. The crisis narrative further normalizes a militarized response to people seeking safety in the EU. What are the implications of the heightened crisis? MSF teams treated over 400 people stranded in uninhabitable forests since November … Read more
The Emotional Toll of the Asylum-Seeking Process Describing the emotional toll on individuals forced to continually justify their suffering during the asylum-seeking process, psychologist Panos Mylonas highlights the difficulties faced by migrants and refugees in proving their vulnerability for basic safety rights. On International Mental Health Day On International Mental Health Day, Panos Mylonas sheds … Read more
Across Lebanon, there are currently 875 shelters for displaced people, with over 70 per cent already full, according to national authorities. What is the current situation for displaced people in Lebanon? Most displaced people urgently need assistance, having fled without basic necessities. Communities and shelters hosting them are also in dire need of support. “Families … Read more
Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon What’s Happening? Israeli bombings in Lebanon on Monday led to widespread destruction 558 people are dead, 1,835 are injured, and thousands are displaced How Are We Helping? MSF teams are providing healthcare and relief items to displaced individuals Distribution of non-food items like mattresses and hygiene kits is … Read more
Humanitarian Aid Resumes Along US-Mexico Border Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has resumed work supporting non-profit groups in Arizona, USA, providing aid to migrants and asylum seekers crossing the US-Mexico border near the Sonoran Desert. Assessing Medical Needs MSF team collaborates with Humane Borders, Samaritans, No More Deaths, and local nonprofits Identified vulnerable migrants in need … Read more
As an emergency medical organisation, how did MSF help when the health situation became critical? MSF stepped in to fill gaps in water and sanitation services. Others did not respond. What are the current challenges related to water, sanitation, and hygiene at the sites? There are significant water, sanitation, and hygiene problems. Sanitation remains a … 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
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