In 2024, the MSF team at Unguwa Uku hospital in Kano, Nigeria, admitted 46,304 children for malnutrition. The factors behind the crisis are complex, including climate change, armed conflict and the spiralling cost of living. Most children can be treated at home with special therapeutic food, whilst those with complications need more intensive care and are [...]Read More... from Nigeria: An MSF physiotherapist helps children overcome long-term consequences of malnutrition| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
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MSF hands over Lassa fever care in Ebonyi state after seven years of support, leaving behind strengthened infrastructure, trained health workers and improved outbreak response. Local health authorities now lead efforts, ensuring patient safety and sustainable care for this deadly disease in Nigeria.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in partnership with the Sokoto state Ministry of Health, is encouraging community members in Sokoto to participate in a vaccination campaign – the goal is to help reduce the number of children suffering from potentially fatal diseases including measles and diphtheria. These diseases can cause long-term complications if contracted. In [...]Read More... from Nigeria: MSF and Sokoto state launch vaccination campaign to reduce deadly di...| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Access to safe abortion care has a real impact on people’s lives and health, from preventing unsafe abortions and complications to upholding bodily autonomy. At Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), we consider safe abortion care a critical part of our sexual and reproductive healthcare services – one that can save lives and support [...]Read More... from 5 reasons why abortion is healthcare| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
On 23 September, after nearly one year of cross-border attacks along Lebanon’s southern border, Israel escalated its bombardment of Lebanon, causing waves of mass displacement that have surpassed the country’s ability to provide adequate shelter. * Fatima’s vibrant smile slowly fades away after entering the classroom. Desks and chairs are stacked on one side of [...]Read More... from Lebanon: Families, children, seek shelter in school in Bichwet amid escalating violence| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
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. [...]Read More... from Lebanon: Surviving war with community-led care| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...