Bujumbura, 22 December 2025: According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), more than 88,000 refugees have fled to Burundi since the recent escalation of violence in South Kivu province, in Democratic Republic of Congo. People face dire living conditions in the camps, with limited access to clean water, food, hygiene and basic needs, as people … Read more
In Burundi, malaria has been the leading cause of hospitalisation and death among young children for years. To reduce the risks and consequences of this life-threatening disease, MSF has introduced an innovative ‘triple protection’ approach in one of the country’s most affected regions. Malaria is a major public health issue in Burundi. In this country … Read more
Since the start of the year, tens of thousands of people have fled ongoing instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi. In the south-east of the country, more than 17,000 refugees are currently living in Musenyi camp. Poor living conditions and limited access to healthcare have contributed … Read more