MSF announced that it had recently received a letter from the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs ordering it to leave the country by November 9. On March 27, 2025, MSF was instructed to suspend its activities in Libya following the closure of its premises by the Libyan Internal Security Agency (ISA) and the interrogation of … Read more
We understand that survival is about more than just treating physical injuries. For people who have endured the hardships of humanitarian crises, the psychological wounds often remain long after the visible scars have healed. Since 2001, MSF has been providing free, high-quality counseling services to people in Kashmir, India. In addition to providing care, MSF … Read more
A country that rarely makes global headlines, Eswatini faces an urgent but often unseen ongoing challenge. In a context where there are unmet medical needs in areas such as sexual and reproductive health, sexual violence care and the burden of diseases like HIV, the country was recently placed second in the global suicide rankings by … Read more
Port-au-Prince, 14 October 2025 – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to permanently close its Emergency Center in Turgeau due to increasing insecurity in the centre of Port-au-Prince. This health facility had temporarily closed its doors and suspended its activities in March 2025 following a serious incident targeting MSF. For several weeks now, the … Read more
The announcement of the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza brings a welcome moment of relief for exhausted, starved, and grieving Palestinians and a great relief to the families of all hostages — but it comes after more than two years and over 67,000 lost lives. While we welcome the ceasefire, it does not … Read more
The first rays of dawn break over the mountains as Naseer Mir Ahmad begin his morning. A brisk two-kilometer walk through his neighborhood, the crisp air filling his lungs as he mentally prepares for the day ahead. For Naseer, a counsellor educator with Doctors Without Borders India/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Kashmir, each day … Read more
The morning sun rises over the green mountains of Kashmir as Taheem Jafar prepares for another day as a community mental health worker with Doctors Without Borders India/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). It’s 9:00 AM, and she’s already gathering her materials—information leaflets, her diary, and a pen in one of the Primary Health Centers (PHC) in … Read more
In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, where communities have faced years of uncertainty, mental health remains a critical yet often overlooked concern. Two drivers with Doctors Without Borders India/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Mohammad Yakoob and Mohammad Ashraf, have witnessed firsthand how perceptions of mental health have evolved over two decades. When I first joined … Read more
In a small consultation room in Kashmir, Nadia Ishfaq listens intently as a one of the MSF counsellor discusses one case and speaks about the challenges. As a clinical psychologist working as a Mental Health Supervisor with Doctors Without Borders India/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Nadia leads a team of professionals providing mental healthcare across the … Read more
In the heart of Kashmir, where the beauty of nature meets the complexities of human experiences, Isha Malik wields an unusual palette – one that paints not just canvases, but also the landscape of mental health. As a clinical psychologist with Doctors Without Borders India/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Isha’s journey is a testament to … Read more