MSF in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: “MSF treats nearly 20,000 sexual violence survivors in five years, and this is only the tip of the iceberg”

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Bangui, 19 October 2023.- Between 2018 and 2022, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) treated more than 19,500 survivors of sexual violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), according to a report released by the international medical humanitarian organization today. Sexual violence in CAR is a taboo public health emergency and cannot be … Read more

CAR: MSF vaccinates thousands of children after arrival of refugees from Sudan

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This vaccination campaign against measles and other diseases is part of the emergency response launched by the medical organization in the town of Birao, in northern Central African Republic, where refugees from Sudan have been relocated.  A Sudanese girl is vaccinated during an MSF vaccination campaign against measles and other diseases at Korsi refugee camp … Read more

CAR: “Everyone arrives exhausted from Sudan, and many children are ill”

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In recent weeks, thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan have sought refuge in northern Central African Republic (CAR). Issa Moussa, deputy head of mission for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is coordinating MSF’s emergency response in Birao. Moussa explains how MSF is adapting to provide medical support to Sudanese refugees in CAR. What … Read more

Central African Republic: Repeated attacks on medical care leave people vulnerable to disease and death

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Relentless attacks on patients, health staff and medical facilities in the Central African Republic (CAR) during a countrywide surge in violence are forcing the suspension of medical activities and seriously constraining people’s access to healthcare, says international medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). “The resurgence of the conflict in CAR since December has … Read more

Central African Republic: Killings and Threats in Hospitals Must Stop

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New York/Paris, December 9, 2013—After deadly attacks and threats inside hospitals in the Central African Republic capital of Bangui, the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) today called on all parties to the conflict to allow the wounded and sick to safely obtain medical care, and for an end to violence … Read more

Central African Republic: Hundreds Wounded and Thousands Displaced in Bangui

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DECEMBER 7, 2013—Following violence in Bangui on December 5, hundreds of people are wounded, and thousands have fled, regrouping in several sites around the city. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is expanding activities to continue to treat the wounded and provide health services to about 14,000 people in two of the main sites for … Read more

Central African Republic: Dozens Killed and Injured in Bangui Violence

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MSF Teams Treating Scores of Wounded in City Hospitals BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, DECEMBER 5, 2013—Violent armed clashes in the Central African Republic (CAR) capital of Bangui early this morning caused dozens of casualties, including numerous deaths. Teams from the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are working in city hospitals … Read more

Central African Republic: New Fighting Adds to Massive Crisis

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SF Renews Call for Increased Humanitarian Response to Ongoing Crisis  New York, November 26, 2013—A massive humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR) is growing even more severe, as fighting and threats against civilians near the town of Bouca have driven hundreds more people to flee, the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders/Médecins … Read more

CAR: Tens of Thousands Flee Attacks and Killings

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NEW YORK, OCTOBER 16, 2013—Tens of thousands of people have fled a new wave of attacks and ruthless killings by armed groups and government forces in northwestern Central African Republic (CAR), the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said today. More than 30,000 people are displaced in the town of Bossangoa, … Read more

Central African Republic: 9,000 children vaccinated against measles, polio in Gadzi

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About nine thousand children from seriously afflicted Central African Republic are now protected against measles and polio, following the emergency intervention in Gadzi, north-eastern Central African Republic, which started in August after Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams detected people were lacking access to health facilities in this area. In addition to preventing … Read more