After a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, MSF’s emergency teams mobilized to assess and respond to critical needs. MSF emergency medical coordinator Jessa Pontevedra shares her firsthand account of the challenges, the resilience of communities and the efforts to provide critical medical care in affected areas.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Since the military takeover in 2021, Myanmar has faced relentless challenges. Clashes between the military, armed groups and ethnic minority groups have erupted nationwide, with far-reaching consequences. “Before the 2021 military takeover, there were five tuberculosis (TB) laboratories, now, only one remains operational.” MSF staff member, Aung San TB Hospital in Yangon This series brings [...]Read More... from [Series] Living in Myanmar: “The day we lost everything”| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
“About 85 per cent of the city is in ruins after Cyclone Mocha wreaked havoc here. All hut-like houses are destroyed. People who live in houses like these are in dire need of emergency aid since they have no place to stay,” says Daw Nu, a Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) community health worker [...]Read More... from Cyclone Mocha: aid efforts severely hampered by new restrictions| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
“I would like to be in my country, I miss it,” says Luis as he draws with crayons on a blank sheet of paper. He is in the chapel of a shelter for migrants in Reynosa, very close to the U.S. border. At just nine years old, Luis can tell countless stories about what he [...]Read More... from Little Birds: migrant children tell their stories from a shelter in northern Mexico| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
MSF reports a surge in admissions of survivors of extreme violence and mental health consultations at a specialized centre in Mexico City. Rising insecurity along the Central American migration route and restrictive U.S. immigration policies are key factors. MSF calls for stronger assistance for people seeking safety.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced today that it has ceased operations on board its rescue vessel, Geo Barents, which had been operational since June 2021. Italian laws and policies have made it impossible to continue with the current operational model. MSF will begin a process to evaluate the best operational model for this [...]Read More... from MSF ends operation of Geo Barents search and rescue vessel with commitment to return to Central Mediterranean Sea| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
MSF warns of catastrophic consequences worldwide from sweeping U.S. cuts to foreign assistance and humanitarian programs, with communities in vulnerable situations and essential global health efforts gravely affected.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
MSF is introducing solar power in healthcare facilities in northern Nigeria. This shift from fuel-powered generators ensures stable electricity, elevates patient care and supports vital medical procedures sustainably.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
On March 28, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, devastating the regions of Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Sagaing and Shan State. As of April 8, official figures reported over 3,600 deaths, more than 5,000 people injured and an estimated 17 million individuals affected – many severely. Key infrastructure, including hospitals, roads and water systems, sustained [...]Read More... from Myanmar: MSF steps up response following devastating earthquake| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
“Since God was with me, I managed to escape,” says Mbala* from La Soledad, an informal migrant camp in the heart of Mexico City. Sitting with his back to one of the capital’s oldest churches, he recounts how only through occasional miracles has his family survived the journey from their home country in Central Africa to [...]Read More... from Crossing the world for a better life: Extracontinental migration in the Americas| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
