Between humanitarian crises and medical emergencies: all the latest news
South Sudan
How cycles of violence impede access to basic medical care in Jonglei State, Sou
In August 2020, a new wave of violence shook northeastern South Sudan, causing an influx of seriously injured people to Pieri Hospital in Jonglei State. Jean-Nicolas Dangelser, MSF emergency coordinator, looks back on these events, which illustrate the problems of inter-community violence and access to healthcare in the region.
Greece
European policies of deterrence and containment degrade human life
More than 50 people have been confirmed positive at Covid-19 in the Vathy camp on the Greek island of Samos. Nearly 4,500 refugees and asylum seekers live there in overcrowded and precarious conditions that expose them to increased exposure to coronavirus.
Notre équipe MSF continue ses campagnes de recrutement de donateurs
Notre équipe de recruteurs sera présente jusqu'à la fin de l'année dans les plus grands shopping centres de Luxembourg.
Palestine
Tackling COVID-19 in Hebron, the epicentre of the outbreak in Palestine
Whether in the West Bank or the Gaza Strip, the number of Covid-19 positive cases explodes in Palestine. Since August, MSF has been supporting local health authorities in the fight against the virus.
Réunion d’information mission terrain MSF
Vous habitez ou vous travaillez au Luxembourg ? Vous avez envie de travailler avec MSF sur le terrain ? Vous avez des questions spécifiques ? Rendez-vous jeudi 1er octobre à 18h30 sous forme de webinaire.
[Webinar] COVID-19 : MSF au cœur d'une pandémie sans précédent
Présentation du rapport opérationnel des interventions des équipes MSF dans le monde contre le Covid-19 de mars à mai 2020.
Iraq
COVID-19 outbreak in Baghdad is “very alarming”
There have been over 320,000 cases of COVID-19 in Iraq since the beginning of the pandemic and the figures are increasing at worrying rate. This week MSF is preparing to increase its COVID-19 operations in Baghdad.
South Sudan
Heavy floods threaten the lives of thousands of people in Greater Pibor
MSF is deeply concerned about the impact of ongoing severe flooding in Greater Pibor, South Sudan, which has displaced thousands of people and worsened an already devastating humanitarian emergency.
Brazil
Indigenous communities more vulnerable to the Covid-19
Brazil has the second highest number of Covid-19 related deaths in the world. Abandoned by the federal government and excluded from health care systems, the indigenous population is particularly vulnerable to the disease.
Mediterranean Sea
Detaining of fifth search and rescue ship condemns people to die at sea
Misuse of maritime law is providing a smoke-screen for a political decision to prevent rescue ships from saving lives in the Mediterranean, declares Médecins Sans Frontières, as the Sea-Watch 4 becomes the fifth NGO ship to be immobilised by Italian port authorities in less than five months.