“I wish someone had told me about HIV testing from the very beginning, so that my Savita* wouldn’t have ended up in your hospital in such a critical condition. No other child should have to go through the pain she is suffering right now, and no parent should have to watch their child go through … Read more
More public awareness, stronger infection prevention control, better control of antibiotic use, and access to microbiology are important measures to address AMR Said Dawood, 24, is a construction worker in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz. © Abdulamin Shinwari/MSF For the last two weeks, Said Dawood has been stuck alone in an isolation room in … Read more
From June to October 2024, MSF treated more than 10,000 children under 5 for upper respiratory tract infections at Nasser Hospital After more than one year of relentless war and destruction in Gaza, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are witnessing how dire living conditions, attacks in densely populated areas, poor access to food, and repeated … 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
Port-au-Prince – A series of threats by police forces against Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff have forced the organization to suspend its activities until further notice in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. Police officers have stopped MSF vehicles multiple times and directly threatened MSF staff members, including death and rape threats, in the week following … Read more
November 18, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – Since the beginning of the year Rohingya refugees have been arriving in Bangladesh after escaping escalating violence in Myanmar They now face immense challenges, including overcrowding, lack of access to essential services and deteriorating mental health conditions. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is urging the relevant authorities to … Read more
On the evening of 17 November, a densely populated area in Sumy city, northeastern Ukraine, was bombed. The explosion struck a courtyard surrounded by residential buildings, damaging 13 structures and dozens of apartments. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) emergency ambulance teams provided medical assistance to injured residents. According to preliminary information from local authorities, 84 people were wounded, … Read more
KHARTOUM/BRUSSELS Approximately one in six war-wounded patients treated at the Bashair Teaching Hospital in south Khartoum since January 2024 have been under the age of 15, medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said today. Many suffered gunshot, blast and shrapnel wounds. Doctors are also concerned about the spike in children arriving at the hospital severely … Read more
Diabetes ranks among the top 10 causes of death globally and affects over half a billion people worldwide. Over 80% of those affected live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Insulin pens and newer diabetes medicines can simplify treatment and reduce complications for people with diabetes. While these tools are widely available in high-income countries, … 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