Fangak County, South Sudan- When Nyasebit Chan moved to Old Fangak in Jonglei State, South Sudan, a hepatitis E outbreak was well underway. The virus affects people of all ages but is particularly risky for pregnant women and girls. A mother to two sons, Nyasebit had left her immediate family in New Fangak to support … Read more
Sokoto, Nigeria– The international humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières also known as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), in partnership with the Sokoto state Ministry of Health, is encouraging community members in Sokoto to participate in a vaccination campaign that will help reduce the number of children suffering from potentially fatal diseases including measles and diphtheria. These … Read more
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
Launched on 14 February 2024, the Sitsandziwe clinic has been busy over the past year providing comprehensive sexual health services, with a strong focus on mental health, to marginalised communities. These include adolescents, young women, LGBTQ+, factory workers and university students. The clinic’s emphasis on confidentiality and ‘safe space’ care has made it a preferred … Read more
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) constructed a faecal sludge treatment site in Aboutengue camp, eastern Chad, which hosts approximately 45,000 Sudanese refugees. This site processes waste from 932 latrines built by MSF, supporting improved sanitation and helping to meet the standard of 50 people per latrine in emergency contexts. View of the “poop factory” … Read more
In southern Pakistan’s Sindh Province, on the edge of Karachi’s bustling fish harbour, sits Machar Colony, an informal settlement where life is harsh, often unkind, and plagued by overcrowding, poor sanitation, and limited access to basic services. The community’s struggles with health and well-being have long been exacerbated by these conditions, leaving residents vulnerable to … Read more
January 22, 2025, New Delhi: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders, in partnership with the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), hosted a panel discussion today to mark the culmination of 25 years of continuous medical efforts to battle tuberculosis (TB) in Mumbai. The event, held at Fire, The Park, … Read more
There is an imminent need to improve sanitation and hygiene for many living in overcrowded conditions to prevent the further spread of disease. Juba, 13 November 2024: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has set up a 20-bed cholera treatment unit (CTU) at the Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan, in response to a cholera outbreak declared … Read more
Addressing TB involves more than just medication; it starts with conversations. Many people hesitate to begin treatment due to fear or stigma, requiring encouragement from doctors and nurses. Treating tuberculosis (TB) often starts with more than taking pills — it begins with simple conversations. Some people hesitate to start treatment, held back by fear or … Read more
As the war in Lebanon casts a shadow of devastation for millions of people across the country, community-led initiatives and local efforts are testament to the surviving solidarity and hope among Lebanese society. In the heart of Beirut, one such initiative is providing a lifeline for people housed in the Al Azarieh building—once a bustling … Read more