Testimonies
Ethiopia
"Why I catch mosquitoes to help MSF fight malaria"
In 2016 alone, 216 million people were diagnosed with malaria. If left untreated, the disease can quickly progress in severity often proving fatal.
Central African Republic
4 questions to…
Doctor Ernest Lualuali Ibongu has experienced both the suspension and resumption of MSF activities in Bangassou. Here, he describes the situation.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola: “We knew we had to act fast”
Patient Muhindo Kamavu, an experienced MSF nurse, tells how MSF responsed to positive cases diagnosed in Mangina.
Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh – making temporary permanent
Story by Anaïs, head of the MSF surveillance team, who is monitoring the epidemiological situation in the large Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar district
Bangladesh, Myanmar
Rohingya crisis one year on: “We are not stateless, we are from Myanmar”
One year after over 700,000 Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar, many remain trapped in a cycle of suffering.
Nigeria
“The situation in northeast Nigeria is deteriorating after years of conflict”
Luis Eguiluz, head of mission, explains the challenges displaced people are facing, while living in isolated enclaves controlled by the military in the northeast of the country.
Mali
“Insecurity has pushed people to their limits”
With the first round of the presidential elections scheduled for 29 July, Jamal reflects on the humanitarian situation in the country.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
“Congolese health staff have shown an amazing commitment to fight Ebola”
Miriam Alia, an MSF vaccination expert,explains how MSF took part in the ring vaccination against the disease and tells of her personal experience working with Congolese health workers.
Niger
“We should take every opportunity to vaccinate against deadly diseases”
Interview with Miriam Alía, MSF vaccination and outbreak response advisor, on the outbreaks of meningitis C and measles that have affected Niger in 2018.
Iraq
“The living conditions for families in the refugee camps is simply unacceptable”
Doctor and Luxembourg national Pierre Braquet is coming back from a 6 months mission in Iraq. This is an account of his experience.