Cholera grips Lomera, South Kivu, after a gold rush fuels overcrowding and poor sanitation. MSF’s emergency response brings vaccinations, treatment, and clean water to curb the outbreak.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
MSF and the Ministry of Health vaccinated over 100,000 children in DRC’s Masisi health zone despite ongoing conflict, logistical challenges and a growing measles epidemic.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Sexual violence remains an alarming crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite ongoing humanitarian efforts, access to care is inadequate and many survivors struggle to receive essential medical and psychological support. MSF urges all parties to prioritize civilian safety and sustain vital healthcare services.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Explore the latest news and inspiring stories from MSF Canada. Stay informed about our ongoing efforts to deliver medical care in crisis zones worldwide.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
As violence escalates in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of people flee to Bambo, seeking safety. The town is surrounded by fighting, stretching resources to their limits. MSF calls for urgent action to protect civilians and provide essential humanitarian assistance.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
MSF condemns the killing of a second staff member in Masisi, DRC, and calls for measures to protect civilians and aid workers from escalating violence impacting medical facilities and humanitarian efforts.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Faced with a resurgence of violent incidents affecting healthcare services in the ongoing conflict in the provinces of North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) once again condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of weapons in and around healthcare facilities. The latest example [...]Read More... from Goma, DRC: Shooting leaves one person dead in the Kyeshero hospital| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Hundreds of thousands of displaced people sheltering in camps in and around the city of Goma, in Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, have been severely impacted by extreme violence over the past three weeks, and many are now leaving the camps, according to teams from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). As departures [...]Read More... from GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF calls for dignified, voluntary movement for people displaced| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mpox cases have been on the rise for more than two years. However, the situation has worsened in recent months, with a surge in the number of people affected, a mutation leading to human-to-human transmission of the virus, and the notification of suspected cases in sites for displaced [...]Read More... from Five Questions about the Mpox Outbreak in the DRC| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
An influx of wounded people is arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in the hospital are treating people through the armed clashes and insecurity that have hit the city in recent days. We have been affected by several incidents since the beginning of [...]Read More... from Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF appeals for humanitarian access in Goma as casualties seek medical care| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Marcus Bachmann, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) head of programs for South Kivu province, explains the situation in this part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the conflict evolves. What is the current situation in South Kivu? While the hotspot of the conflict between M23/AFC, the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and their respective [...]Read More... from Democratic Republic of Congo: Injured seek treatment from MSF-supported hospitals| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
This week, the fighting between M23, the Congolese army and their respective allies reached the city centre of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have reoriented part of their activities to respond to emergency needs, such as caring for people who are wounded. Virginie Napolitano, MSF emergency coordinator [...]Read More... from Democratic Republic of Congo: In Goma, a chaotic situation, many people war-wounded| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières report (MSF) outlines a surge in violence in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, where civilians face horrific injuries, displacement and limited aid. Healthcare access is severely hampered as attacks target facilities and staff. MSF urges armed groups to spare civilians and ensure safe access to essential services during escalating humanitarian needs.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Following fighting and evacuation orders from the Mouvement du 23 Mars/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) group, hundreds of thousands of people have left displacement camps around Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In response, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has adapted our approach by sending mobile teams to support people who are, once again, on [...]Read More... from Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF adjusts emergency response amid mass departures from displ...| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
In February, the security situation around the city of Uvira, in South Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo, rapidly deteriorated, reaching a critical point on Feb. 15. Residents describe scenes of pillaging by looters, increased violence, and clashes within the city between the Congolese army and Wazalendo fighters. Medical facilities have not been spared [...]Read More... from Democratic Republic of Congo: People trapped in a climate of uncertainty, amidst clashes| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the gunshot wound he suffered while at the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) base in Masisi town, North Kivu, during clashes between the [...]Read More... from Democratic Republic of Congo: Statement following the passing of our colleague| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Through the power of smartphones, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is reshaping how we gather and share stories of people facing crises. In November, a group of MSF communications specialists completed the second mobile communication training in Nairobi, following a session in Geneva earlier this year. Over 25 communications specialists were trained to use [...]Read More... from Smartphones reshaping storytelling, MSF connection with local communities| 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 ...