DRC: Bringing care to the people in Goma

Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo– With the intense fighting around Goma at the end of January and the takeover of the city by the M23/AFC, most of the IDP camps and sites – where hundreds of thousands of people had been living – have been largely emptied and dismantled. Many people who used to live in the camps … Read more

Ukraine: The medical humanitarian needs in the country remain as urgent as ever

Kiev, Ukraine Three years after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, dramatically escalating an international armed conflict that began in 2014, people continue to bear the burden of the war’s devastation as seen through their lost lives, lost limbs, and lost homes. The resulting medical humanitarian needs are clearer than ever. The strain on Ukraine’s medical services … Read more

DRC: Statement following the passing away of our colleague Jerry Kavali

It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the gunshot wound he suffered while at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) base in Masisi town, North Kivu, during clashes between the VDP/Wazalendo and the M23/AFC … Read more

India: Addressing Healthcare Challenges for people living with HIV in Patna

Bihar, India– Since 2019, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been actively working in Bihar to provide crucial support to individuals living with advanced HIV at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Patna. This vulnerable population confronts numerous critical challenges, including: Limited access to essential medications Parent-to-child transmission Difficulties in accessing tertiary healthcare Discrimination in healthcare settings … Read more

India: How Deepak Shegar overcame DR-TB to reclaim his dreams

Mumbai, India- “When I recover, I want to play cricket,” says Deepak Shegar, a 23-year-old whose aspirations extend far beyond his battle with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). With dreams of a career in the garment industry, a love for cricket, and a desire for a brand-new bike, Deepak’s journey to pursue his goals has been long … Read more

Deepak Shegar: Battling DR-TB with resilience and dreams

“When I recover, I want to play cricket,” says Deepak Shegar, a 23-year-old whose aspirations extend far beyond his battle with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). With dreams of a career in the garment industry, a love for cricket, and a desire for a brand-new bike, Deepak’s journey to pursue his goals has been long and challenging. … Read more

Namrata’s journey: triumph over drug-resistant Tuberculosis

Mumbai, India- Namrata’s story is a testament to the timeless principle that consistency is crucial. Her disciplined approach to maintaining a routine, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and adhering to medication regimens demonstrates that even formidable conditions like drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) can be overcome. In 2016, Namrata was employed at a daycare in an international school … Read more

Namrata’s Journey: Triumph Over Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Namrata’s story is a testament to the timeless principle that consistency is crucial. Her disciplined approach to maintaining a routine, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and adhering to medication regimens demonstrates that even conditions like drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) can be overcome. In 2016, Namrata was employed at a daycare in an international school in Chembur, Mumbai. … Read more

MSF’s Mobile Response Team: Bringing mental health support to Kashmir

Since 2001, MSF has been offering free, high-quality counselling services to individuals in Kashmir. To tackle the stigma surrounding mental illness, MSF actively works to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the necessity for accessible mental health services in the region. Introducing our Mobile Response Team (MRT): a committed group consisting of … Read more

Bringing mental health care to Kashmir

Since 2001, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has been committed to providing free counselling services in Kashmir, India. Our teams are actively engaged in hospitals across five key districts: Baramulla, Shopian, Pulwama, Srinagar, and Sopore. In a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Health, we have developed a groundbreaking 5-pillar concept aimed at making … Read more