Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

This incident, among others, is putting our teams at greater risk and hindering access to people in need. We reiterate to all parties to the conflict that humanitarian workers, as well as medical facilities and patients must be protected. www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/yemen-msf-co...

#GoogleMaps satellite images of #Gaza show us what has disappeared. A child’s drawing reminds us what was there and what it means to lose it. Behind every destroyed neighbourhood are memories and childhoods forever changed: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-dr...

#Cholera outbreaks are affecting communities across #Chad. Our teams and the Ministry of Health are working to detect cases, provide treatment and care. Watch Sophie Ndong, Project Coordinator in Massakory, report on our response:

In Ad-Damazin, #Sudan, people are finding a path to recovery through our #mentalhealth services. After bringing her child to hospital for malnutrition care, a mother found support for her own struggles with depression. Her story: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/sudan-a-moth...

The violence experienced by our colleague, barriers to reaching medical care and growing restrictions imposed on Palestinian communities are not coincidental. Read our statement: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-ms...

One in every four #Ebola deaths are children. "They're dying at home, which represents a huge opportunity for more transmission," updates Stephanie Hoffmann, a Canadian Project Coordinator in #DRC. CBC/Radio-Canada: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ebola-congo-children-deaths-9.7384641

“Almost every single pediatric patient that I helped with management of died [from #Ebola],” shares Pediatrician Rupa Narra. Children have been disproportionately affected by this outbreak and are often left behind in access to research and medical tools.

North Kivu, #DRC, is facing a surge in #Ebola cases while response capacity is limited. New hotspots are emerging every week. Latest update: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/democratic-republic-of-congo-north-kivus-ebola-outbreak-spreads-like-a-megafire/

New #Ebola disease cases have been confirmed in Kayna and Alimbongo, in #DRC. Our teams are trying to contain the outbreak through: 🔴 Patient care 🔴 Infection Prevention and Control Measures 🔴 Community outreach activities

A global shortage of #cholera vaccines has forced a reduction from two doses to one for people in need. This weakens protection and leaves health authorities with a difficult choice: prevent outbreaks or respond to them. Learn more about the disease:

Stopping #Ebola disease outbreak takes more than treating patients. Watch Monique Pereboom, our Epidemiology Advisor, share how our teams in #DRC are working to help stop the spread of Ebola disease for good:

In #Lebanon, our #mentalhealth hotline has answered hundreds of calls and provided ongoing psychosocial consultations. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, hear directly from our patients:

Three years on, Israel continues to asphyxiate #Gaza. With Israeli forces now occupying approximately 65 per cent of Gaza, the ‘Yellow Line’ is further restricting where Palestinians can live, putting people at risk of being shot and disrupting aid. www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-th...

#Kenya has reported its first confirmed #Ebola disease case and subsequent death in Nairobi. As health authorities respond, our teams continue to support preparedness efforts across the country. Read our response: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/kenya-first-...

#ThisIsGenocideNotACeasefire: Israel continues to kill Palestinians, attack hospitals and block access to aid and healthcare. Meanwhile, world leaders are failing to stop it. We call for the protection of civilians in #Gaza and the lifting of restrictions on aid.

Two companies are developing potential #Ebola treatments for the #Bundibugyo virus. Access should be considered from the start, so these treatments reach people who need them. We’re calling for transparency on their development: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/democratic-r...

“#Ebola is a disease that causes a lot of fear and a lot of miscomprehensions.” – Jack Latour, Canadian Nurse Activity Manager in #DRC. At the start of the outbreak in Nia Nia, more people were dying in the community than arriving at the centre due to fear. Watch her update:

#Malaysia plans to return nearly 1,500 refugees back to #Myanmar, including #Rohingya people, while conditions are not safe. "[This is] deeply alarming. Let's be clear. Return is not safe and it is not viable," says Dr Javid Abdelmoneim, International President. Watch his update:

The #Ebola disease outbreak is not shrinking. It's moving. Our teams are seeing cases emerge in new, underprepared areas while response measures remain insufficient in hotspots. More support from UN agencies is critically needed. Read our response: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/democratic-r...

People living with non-communicable diseases, like #diabetes, need access to continuous, reliable care. Yet conflict, displacement and weak infrastructure disrupts treatment and increases the risk of complications. On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, learn more: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/world-patien...

Children must be included in #Ebola treatment & prevention research, as they are disproportionately affected by the outbreak in the #DRC. Yet many barriers restrict their access to medical countermeasures. Red our statement & @thelancet.com commentary: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/democratic-r...

This escalation risks pushing #Yemen's health system past the point of recovery. Our teams are supporting various medical teams and hospitals. Read here: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/yemen-renewed-fighting-puts-pressure-on-the-health-system-and-aggravates-humanitarian-needs/

Over 117,000 refugees live in Ouré‑Cassoni camp in #Chad, where needs for food, water, shelter and healthcare are rising. Yet, global humanitarian funding is declining. Read our response and why critical support is needed: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/chad-at-oure...

Trapped by insecurity in Plaine Savo, #DRC, families face harsh conditions, limited services and the ongoing threat of #Ebola disease. Every week, our teams treat people injured by violence and others suffering from malnutrition. Read our response: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/democratic-r...

Now is the time for more global action, not less. We believe #Canada can show the moral courage not to follow a moment of global retreat that is putting lives at risk. Tell your MP you agree: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/tell-your-mp... #cdnpoli

On Aug. 31, our teams rescued 18 people in distress in the #MediterraneanSea. Twelve were unaccompanied minors. Over 35,000 people have been recorded dead or missing in the Mediterranean. The true number is likely much higher. Julie Melichar, Country Representative, updates:

Humanitarian and health needs continue to grow in the Al-Safa camps, South Kordofan, #Sudan. Our teams are providing water, healthcare, vaccination and support for displaced communities. Watch Mohammed Bilal, our Country Director Assistant, share our response:

While other governments are scaling back their humanitarian assistance funding, #Canada must take a stand and support people facing humanitarian crises. 📣 Send a letter to your MP today 🇨🇦: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/contact-your-mp-about-humanitarian-funding/ #cdnpoli