I refer to Hepatitis C as a ‘silent killer’ because, in many cases, it presents with no obvious signs or symptoms. People can be infected for years, even decades, without knowing it. Dr Fatema Ferdousee Medical Team Leader I’m Dr. Fatema Ferdousee, the Medical Team Leader for the Hepatitis C project in Balukhali. Viral hepatitis, … Read more
The sound of crying and beeping medical devices fills the small room. Nurses rush from bed to bed, checking vital signs. Mothers push oxygen masks onto the faces of their children. The emergency room doctor bursts through the swinging doors of the paediatric emergency room (ER) in Boost hospital in Helmand. I have 17 patients … Read more
In Manipur, Dr Peningry Warngam Tongsin works as a Medical Doctor with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), providing treatment for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis C, and co-infections. Working with MSF has transformed her understanding of healthcare delivery in remote regions with limited access to medical services. A Journey Inspired by Compassion Dr Peningry’s path … Read more
Patna, India- Every day in the Garima ki Kiran, advance HIV clinic at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Patna, Dr Rajesh Durairaj witnesses both struggle and triumph. As we mark National Doctors ‘ Day, his story offers a window into the critical work Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides for some of Bihar’s most … Read more
In Tine and Oure Cassoni camps in eastern Chad, close to the border with Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is increasing its support for recently arrived Sudanese refugees. In these overcrowded camps, people face harsh conditions and limited access to food, shelter, water, and healthcare. The current humanitarian response is grossly insufficient, and greater support from … Read more
Kunduz Province, Afghanistan- Shir Mohammad starts listing all the medical and non-medical devices that he and his team of technicians have built from scratch for the Kunduz Trauma Centre in northern Afghanistan. These include crutches, walkers, and even a stretcher that reduces the noise and vibration for patients when they’re being transported through the hospital. … Read more
In the heart of Dera Murad Jamali, a town in eastern Balochistan frequently battered by seasonal floods and chronic poverty, the mother and child healthcare facility supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at the District Headquarter Hospital serves as a vital centre of support and care. The facility offers a wide range of services including … Read more
Bamyan Province, Afghanistan- Moslima sits cross-legged on the edge of the bed, cradling her newborn baby. It was a gruelling overnight journey to get here. Nine months pregnant and about to go into labour, Moslima rode the family donkey through valleys and mountain passes for more than three hours, accompanied by her mother and husband. … Read more
Galkayo, Somalia– In a transformative step towards sustainability and improved healthcare delivery, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recently upgraded the solar energy system at Mudug Regional Hospital in Galkayo, Somalia. Launched in October 2024, this ambitious initiative involved expanding and rehabilitating the hospital’s solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure, including the installation of advanced inverters, additional solar panels, … Read more
Mandalay, Myanmar– On Friday 28 March, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar. From the epicentre in the city of Sagaing, the tremor was felt across Thailand, Bangladesh, China and Laos. Our teams already in the country immediately mobilised to travel to the affected areas in Sagaing, Mandalay, Naypyitaw, and Southern Shan states to assess … Read more