What is the Impact of Hepatitis C Infection among Rohingya Refugees? A study conducted by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals that nearly one-fifth of Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar camps in Bangladesh are currently infected with hepatitis C, a potentially life-threatening condition. Why are Hepatitis C Infections Prevalent in the Refugee Camps? The lack of … Read more
How are medical and psychological care services being provided to migrant survivors? Access to medical and psychological care services has been facilitated for migrant survivors of sexual violence since mid-April. Local partner Cadena is collaborating with health authorities and other groups to provide comprehensive assistance. Activities at Estación Migratoria del Sur (EMI Sur) focus on … Read more
What is Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Concerned About? Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned about the new ban imposed by the Polish Ministry of Interior, restricting access to the eastern border zone near the Polish-Belarusian border. This ban could potentially block civil society access to individuals seeking protection, putting their lives at risk by preventing … Read more
Recent News: Vulnerable Groups Need Support Why is Food Insecurity a Concern? Over 600 patients in Leer are co-infected with tuberculosis and HIV. Many patients struggle to follow treatment due to lack of food. What are the Consequences? Patients may reduce or stop treatment. This leads to advanced disease stages and antimicrobial resistance. What is … Read more
Understanding the Impact of Migration on Mental and Physical Health What are the main mental health challenges faced by migrants? 48% of migrants experience acute stress 12% diagnosed with depression 11% suffer from anxiety 8% diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder How does violence affect migrants’ emotional well-being? Violence is the main cause of emotional distress … Read more
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Lead to Devastating Casualties What happened on May 26th in Gaza? Israeli airstrikes hit a camp in a designated safe zone 180 wounded people and 28 dead at Trauma Stabilisation Point Patients treated for shrapnel wounds, fractures, and burns What was Médecins Sans Frontières’s response? Strong denouncement of the bloody attack … Read more
What is happening to health facilities in Idlib and northern Aleppo? Nearly a third of health facilities in Idlib and northern Aleppo are closing or partially suspending activities due to underfunding. This leaves 1.5 million people without access to lifesaving and emergency healthcare. 112 health facilities are at risk of closing by the end of … Read more
Fighting and Humanitarian Crisis in Kibirizi and Minova What is the current situation in Kibirizi and Minova? Resumed fighting in Kibirizi, a key town for displaced people in North Kivu Violence erupted in populated areas, leading to destruction of infrastructure and resources Increased cases of sexual violence with a five-fold rise in survivors treated Hostilities … Read more
While supply is becoming scarcer for MSF and other medical organisations, people face urgent medical and humanitarian needs. Those with chronic illnesses, such as tuberculosis and HIV, are at high risk of their conditions worsening due to lack of access to medical services and lifesaving medications. Unsanitary conditions in the numerous displacement sites spread across … Read more
MSF support during the emergency Our emergency teams are responding to the disaster in Rio Grande do Sul with activities mainly focused on the most vulnerable people. Dr. Soeiro emphasizes the importance of assisting those who are most vulnerable in such situations, especially as their needs have increased due to the flooding. How are we … Read more