MSF Halts Aid in Sudan City Amid Obstructions and Harassment

Sudan: MSF forced to suspend support in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment

What humanitarian aid was provided in Wad Madani, Sudan? By 13 January, a team was sent back to Wad Madani, providing support at Madani Teaching Hospital to address the needs of the population. What medical services were offered? Support in emergency room, operation theatre, maternity, inpatient department Mental health care and assistance for sexual violence … Read more

Thousands in Gaza flee as Israeli military ramps up offensive and aid blocked in Rafah

Gaza: Thousands forced to flee as Israeli military offensive intensifies and aid is blocked in Rafah

  What challenges do vulnerable populations face in Gaza? Access to healthcare for pregnant women, children, and those with chronic conditions Rising impact on mental health services due to conflict How is MSF responding to the crisis in Gaza? Handing over activities at Emirati Hospital to the Ministry of Health Relocating staff to Nasser Hospital … Read more

MSF Transfers Operations in Iraq after Long-term Aid Efforts in Al-Wahda

Iraq: MSF hands over activities after six years of healing wounds in Mosul

Healing the Scars of War We opened the Al-Wahda hospital in April 2018 to address the urgent need for surgical and post-surgical care for individuals wounded during the war. Discover how we transformed 40 newly built rooms into isolation units for COVID-19 patients. Why was the hospital established? Al-Wahda hospital was established in response to … Read more

Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis Strikes Zamzam Camp in North Darfur Amidst Rising Violence, MSF Reports

Sudan: MSF warns of catastrophic malnutrition crisis in Zamzam camp amidst escalating violence in North Darfur

Following a devastating rapid nutrition and mortality assessment by MSF in early January, a mass screening of over 63,000 children under-five, pregnant, and breastfeeding women took place in Zamzam camp, North Darfur in March and April. Why is Zamzam Camp Facing a Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis? 30% of over 46,000 screened children suffered from acute malnutrition. … Read more

Humanitarian Crisis: Afghans Facing Deportations from Pakistan Spark MSF Concern

Christopher Lockyear visit to Rafah

Following the recent announcement by Pakistani authorities, what is the latest development in the ‘repatriation plan’ for Afghans in the country? An estimated 3.7 million Afghans reside in Pakistan, with 500,000 already crossing the border. Many have been in Pakistan for decades without legal recourse to stay. ‘Repatriation’ involves relocating to a country facing various … Read more