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
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
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
Since 2010, MSF has been providing free medical services in the Baalbek-Hermel governorate, northeast of Lebanon, including paediatrics, sexual and reproductive healthcare, treatment for non-communicable diseases, vaccinations, and mental health support for refugees and locals. Why are missed medical appointments rising? Due to fear of crossing army checkpoints Economic crisis and intolerance towards Syrian refugees … Read more
The Crisis in Northern Rakhine State: MSF Halts Medical Activities What led to the suspension of MSF’s medical activities in Northern Rakhine State? Escalation of conflict Indiscriminate violence Severe restrictions on humanitarian access How has this impacted the communities in the townships? The suspension will leave communities with zero access to healthcare in the face … Read more