In Darfur, Sudan, the conflict spanning nearly two decades has escalated dramatically in the past 18 months, uprooting millions. With over 7.9 million internally displaced and 2 million more seeking refuge in countries like Chad, refugees describe their new reality as “hell” and “humiliating.” Individuals like Aziz from West Darfur, Youssef from North Darfur, Amina … Read more
Promising results from deadly disease study has researchers and patients buzzing The sky over El Manchén is as blue as ever. This suburb of Honduras’ capital is still bustling, with people jostling to get to work and cars honking in the heavy traffic. To the naked eye, this densely populated area seems much like it … Read more
The Israeli Knesset’s ban on UNRWA’s operations voted on 28 October represents a devastating blow to Palestinian life. It will further undermine people’s survival prospects in Gaza and heavily impact communities in the West Bank. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) denounces this legislation, which represents an inhumane ban on vital humanitarian aid. The Knesset’s vote is … Read more
Following weeks of emergency response in Noakhali, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has handed over its a month-long intervention to the Bangladesh Ministry of Health. MSF launched the emergency project on 5 September 2024 in response to the catastrophic flooding that displaced hundreds of thousands of people, disrupting essential services and posing severe health … Read more
MSF launched the emergency project on 5th September 2024 in response to the catastrophic flooding that displaced hundreds of thousands of people, disrupting essential services and posing severe health risks to vulnerable populations. In mid-September, the floodwaters had barely subsided in Noakhali, in southern Bangladesh, when the devastating consequences began to unfold. Among the many … Read more
25 October 2024, New Delhi: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders Scientific Days – Asia 2024 held at the India Habitat Centre on 25th October 2024 brought together over 200 researchers, academics, and patient representatives dedicated to advancing humanitarian medical innovation and research. The conference held in collaboration with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical … Read more
Beirut, Lebanon, 10 October 2024 – As Israeli attacks intensify in Lebanon, healthcare facilities in areas most affected by airstrikes are being forced to close. This is leading to devastating consequences for civilians and their access to healthcare. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are working tirelessly to ensure the continuation of care in our existing … Read more
US test maker Cepheid and parent corporation Danaher have ignored global calls for price reductions and have broken their promise from one year ago to be transparent about what it costs to make their medical tests Washington, DC, 17 October 2024 — Today, the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), alongside … Read more
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders are mourning the loss of 31-year-old Nasser Hamdi Abdelatif Al Shalfouh, our MSF colleague. Nasser was killed by shrapnel injuries he suffered to his legs and chest on October 8 in Jabalia, North Gaza. Since October 7, Jabalia has been under relentless attacks by Israeli forces, and people have remained … Read more
Too many children with TB are neither tested nor treated, with many countries failing at the first hurdle: updating policy guidelines in line with WHO recommendations. Geneva, 15 October 2024 – A new report released today by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), shows that children with tuberculosis (TB) continue to be left behind in the … Read more