Médecins Sans Frontières

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The account of MSF International 🌎 We've been providing independent, impartial, and neutral humanitarian medical care since 1971.

“Even more concerning, the outbreak shows no sign of slowing down... To prevent further loss of life, the response must outpace the current rate of transmission.” Our latest statement on the Ebola disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo ⬇️

Ebola outbreak: MSF statement on WHO Director General high-level visit to DRC | MSF

MSF urges for the response to the Ebola disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to be built with local organisations.

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For four years in Mombasa, Kenya, we provided holistic healthcare for adolescents covering services from sexual and reproductive health to mental healthcare.  Now we're handing the project over to the local Department of Health.

MSF hands over youth-friendly healthcare project in Mombasa | MSF

After four years of providing healthcare services to adolescents in Mombasa, Kenya, MSF is handing over our Youth Friendly Services project to the the Mombasa County Department of Health.

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Our teams in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, provide care to people with suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola disease, and to people who still need healthcare for non-Ebola issues. 🎥 Mechack Mumbere describes the care he received at our healthcare centre after being suspected of having Ebola.

In South Africa, anti-migrant violence is displacing people and triggering a medical emergency. 🚨 With over 100,000 people fleeing, the numbers of displaced people we are seeing are those we usually see “in hot conflict areas, not relatively stable democracies like South Africa”. msf.me/antimigrant

⚠️ We're concerned by the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’s impact on Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Refugees report living under constant fear of detention and deportation, even delaying or foregoing medical care out of fear of arrest: msf.me/afghan-refugees

💢 In Iran, we've recorded a 50 per cent increase in consultations for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. As needs continue to grow following the large-scale military escalation in late February, we’ve expanded our activities:

MSF expands care for excluded communities in Iran | MSF

Following the large-scale military escalation in late February on Iran, MSF teams have expanded activities in Tehran and continued to respond to growing medical needs in other areas where we work.

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“Before all this, the nurses in South Africa would not take it lightly if we missed the day for collection of our antiretrovirals. Now... they no longer want us.”  💢 Following anti-migrant protests and violence, people are fleeing and losing access to healthcare:

Anti-migrant violence triggers emergency at the South Africa-Zimbabwe border | MSF

People fleeing violence and harassment sparked by anti-migrant protests in South Africa need medical care and protection. MSF is providing treatment to people traumatised and displaced at the border towns of Musina and Beitbridge.

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🚨 In eastern Chad, humanitarian funding cuts are impacting food aid supplies for children and pregnant women. This is leading to malnutrition, especially amongst the host community, who are largely excluded from aid.

Pregnant women in eastern Chad are malnourished amid aid cuts | MSF

Children and pregnant women in Adré, Chad - especially those from the local community - are becoming malnourished as severe funding cuts impact on food aid supplies.

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An annual course of HIV treatment used to cost over US$10,000. We campaigned with HIV activists and communities to bring that price down. Today, treatment costs under $100. Now, with the HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, we’re at one of those moments again. Two shots. $40. Everywhere:

“There is hope of recovery if you seek care early.”  🎥 Florence Kalite is a midwife in Mongbwalu, in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak was declared in May. She explains how she fell ill but was then able to make a full recovery.

🔴 As the crisis in Iran continues, people’s needs continue to grow. In response to the demand for healthcare among marginalised communities, we’ve scaled up medical and mental health services.

MSF expands care for excluded communities in Iran | MSF

Following the large-scale military escalation in late February on Iran, MSF teams have expanded activities in Tehran and continued to respond to growing medical needs in other areas where we work.

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🚨 We urge the Government of Pakistan to ensure Afghan refugees are not forcibly returned to Afghanistan under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan.  Marginalised communities and people at risk of harm upon return need formal identification and protection.

Pakistan must protect Afghan refugees from forced return | MSF

The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan is undermining Afghan refugees' access to healthcare and their ability to provide for their families. Countries hosting Afghan refugees, including Pakistan, must halt all involuntary returns to Afghanistan.

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“Our medical team keeps saying, ‘it’s not a ceasefire at all. It’s not even close to being a ceasefire’. We need to advocate... for a true ceasefire in Gaza.” 🔊 Dr Randa Masoud, our medical coordinator in Gaza, describes the current levels of violence and the impact on people and healthcare.

“When I left the hospital, I regained hope.” For four years in Mombasa, Kenya, we helped provide young people with a holistic approach to care, from sexual and reproductive health care to mental health services and more.  💬 Hear from the community members that received this care:

🚨 Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have sparked violence, intimidation, and harassment, forcing people to flee the country. Pictured below: people at the South Africa–Zimbabwe border queue for buses to neighbouring countries.

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The earthquakes in Venezuela have left people with deep psychological trauma. Thousands of people are mourning family, friends, and everything they owned.  During these times of unprecedented loss, we’re providing communities with mental health support:

People needing mental and medical help one month after the earthquakes in Venezuela | MSF

In the aftermath of the earthquakes, communities are living through a complex crisis characterised by massive displacement, severe infrastructure damage, and deep psychological trauma.

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During some of life’s most vulnerable moments, women and girls need sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care. In the time around birth, in the aftermath of sexual violence, and when facing an unwanted or life-threatening pregnancy, SRH care is not optional. It is essential.

Providing sexual and reproductive healthcare is not up for debate | MSF

For MSF, providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care means supporting women and girls at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

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🚨 The aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela has become a complex crisis, characterised by massive displacement and a lack of basic services. Thousands of people are living on the streets, while some are setting up makeshift shelters beside their damaged homes: msf.me/venezuela-earthquakes

One month after the 24 June earthquakes in Venezuela, the devastation continues: 🔴 17,907 displaced 🔴 16,740 injured 🔴 5,398 dead In affected areas where our teams are responding, ongoing needs include access to clean water, adequate shelter, and mental health care. msf.me/venezuela-earthquakes