MSF calls for humanitarian access to the Polish-Belarusian border 

Migrants describe crossing Guatemala as one of the most difficult parts of their migration journey

Guatemala has become a route full of insecurity and uncertainty for migrants who travel through the country. Migrants increasingly face different forms of violence and abuse, such as extortion or threats. Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has strengthened its response over the past two years to address their physical and mental health needs.

MSF UK's statement on the High Court case on the use of RAF Wethersfield as housing for people seeking asylum

‘A war on people’ – MSF report reveals catastrophic toll of violence in Sudan

Amsterdam, 22 July 2024 - The war in Sudan has led to a collapse in the protection of civilians with communities facing indiscriminate violence, killings, torture and sexual violence amid persistent attacks on health workers and medical facilities according to a report released by Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) today.

Kenya: Addressing sexual and gender-based violence faced by communities displaced by conflict in Baringo

Flasquote : Trans-Mediterranean Forum on Migration in Tripoli

Al Nasser hospital, Khan Younis: Living conditions and lack of care threatening the lives of pregnant women and newborns

Al Nasser hospital, Khan Younis: Living conditions and lack of care threatening the lives of pregnant women and newborns

MSF welcomes Indian Patent Office’s rejection of J&J’s application for paediatric formulation of lifesaving TB drug

Malawi: sex workers take charge of their health

Malawi: sex workers take charge of their health

In Malawi, Médecins Sans Frontières teams are working with community-based organisations to improve access to healthcare for sex workers. Some of them are trained and identified as "peers" to advise, support and respond as effectively as possible to the needs, particularly the medical needs, of these women.

Doctor testimonies from Nasser hospital, Khan Younis.

Sent on Sunday 14 July, in relation to events on Saturday 13 July.

Unaccompanied minors in Calais: violence as a horizon

Since July 2023, Médecins Sans Frontières has been providing medical, psychological and social support to unaccompanied minors in transit in Calais in its day centre. Hundreds of young people shared with the MSF team painful stories about their migratory journeys and a violent reception in France.

Treating malnutrition in Afghanistan

Treating malnutrition in Afghanistan

SUDAN: MSF suspends delivery of vital care in Khartoum’s Turkish hospital after more than a year of violent incidents at the facility

SUDAN: MSF suspends delivery of vital care in Khartoum’s Turkish hospital after more than a year of violent incidents at the facility

Nairobi, Wednesday 10 July – After over a year of violent incidents both inside and outside the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)-supported Turkish Hospital in Khartoum – including threats made against the lives of MSF staff – MSF has taken the decision to evacuate its team from the hospital. This decision has not been taken lightly. MSF had managed to provide continuous hands-on, life-saving treatment in the facility for almost 14 months, despite many, often deliberate, obstructions from the warring parties. However, as a result of recent events, this hands-on support is now no longer possible.

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