The murder rate in El Salvador, once the world’s highest, is falling. Yet there are still many forms of violence in the country.
Violence between rival gangs and their clashes with security forces means people struggle to access healthcare.
MSF previously worked in the capital, San Salvador, and the nearby city of Soyapango. Our teams also responded to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
In 2021, we handed over our projects in El Salvador, having reached our objective of strengthening access to healthcare for communities affected by violence.
El Salvador
After the earthquake is a psychological disaster
Project Update
24 Jan 2001
El Salvador
MSF activities through El Salvador earthquake region
Project Update
22 Jan 2001
El Salvador
MSF provides first assistance after earthquake
Project Update
15 Jan 2001
Dengue fever
Forward planing underestimated dengue outbreak
Project Update
16 Oct 2000
El Salvador
MSF starts dengue project in El Salvador
Project Update
16 Oct 2000
El Salvador
Dengue fever campaigns start in El Salvador
Project Update
25 Sep 2000