Haiti: New survey reveals extreme levels of violence in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince, Haiti/Paris, France, 29 February 2024 – The first survey in more than a decade to examine the impact of violence on mortality in Haiti...
War and conflict
Brazil
Brazil: Unprecedented flooding leaves millions affected and hundreds of thousands displaced
The extreme rainfall and flooding that hit the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul isolated and forced the evacuation of whole cities. Roads...
Natural disasters
Palestine
West Bank: Palestinians face increased violence and restrictions
Palestinians in the West Bank are being subjected to increasing attacks, harassment and restrictions by Israeli forces and settlers.
While violen...
War and conflict
Palestine
Gaza: Another hospital forced to close amid the intensified Israeli offensive in Rafah
Intensified Israeli attacks in Rafah forced Doctors Without Borders to cease lifesaving care at Rafah Indonesian Field Hospital on May 12.
The di...
War and conflict
Sudan
Sudan: Doctors Without Borders urges protection of civilians and hospitals following bombing near paediatric hospital
An airstrike landed close to the Doctors Without Borders paediatric hospital kills two children and destroys the building.
War and conflict
Sudan
Sudan: Doctors Without Borders forced to suspend support in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment
The urgent needs of people in Wad Madani are dire and remain unmet, yet Doctors Without Borders has to cease operations due to ongoing harassment and ...
War and conflict
Refugees
Palestine
Israel must immediately halt plans for Rafah ground invasion
Nearly 1.5 million Palestinians are crowded into this tiny area which they were told would be a refuge from war.
War and conflict
Mental health
Palestine
Thousands forced to flee as Israeli military offensive intensifies and aid is blocked in Rafah
JERUSALEM/BARCELONA/PARIS/BRUSSELS, 8 May 2024 – Israeli forces have begun their offensive on Rafah and have seized control of the border, effectively...
War and conflict
Mental health
Sudan
Sudan: Catastrophic malnutrition crisis in Zamzam camp amidst escalating violence in North Darfur
As fighting escalates around El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, Doctors Without Border warns of a catastrophic malnutrition crisis in Zamzam camp.