Between humanitarian crises and medical emergencies: all the latest news
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Burundi
Pumps, bicycles and satellites: how MSF is fighting malaria in Burundi
Teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have carried out a number of large-scale malaria prevention campaigns in eastern Burundi in recent years, most recently in the hills of Kinyinya.
Central African Republic
Healing the visible and invisible wounds of sexual violence
Sexual violence has become a public health issue in Central African Republic (CAR) over the past decade, with women and minors being the most affected groups.
Brazil
Failed Covid-19 response drives Brazil to humanitarian catastrophe
More than 12 months into Brazil’s Covid-19 emergency, there is still no effective, centralised and coordinated public health response to the outbreak.
Lebanon
MSF begins vaccinating vulnerable communities against COVID-19
MSF has begun vaccinating elderly people and medical personnel in nursing homes in Lebanon against COVID-19, following an agreement with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).
Democratic Republic of the Congo
In DRC, measles is spreading and killing again
Measles is once again on the rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The recent upsurge in cases – more than 13,000 since January 1st – is a major source of concern for MSF.
Game of Code for MSF
IT One has decided to set a new challenge during the hackathon : to collect a maximum of donations as possible for MSF.
Bangladesh
Between a rock and a hard place – Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Bernard Wiseman, head of mission in Cox's Bazar district, describes the deteriorating living conditions for the Rohingya refugees and the dilemmas they face.
Women at the centre of their health
Self-care offers an opportunity to empower patients to manage their own health.
Syria
A decade of war in syria: the needs of millions haven’t vanished
Since the start of the war in Syria 10 years ago, the lives of Syrian people have been under threat. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been responding to the crisis in Syria since its start. This timeline outlines a decade of conflict, highlighting the increasing humanitarian and medical needs of millions of Syrians and MSF’s efforts to respond to them.