During its fight for independence and as hostilities grew with Ethiopia, MSF was providing medical care and support in Eritrea.
MSF was providing medical and surgical care in Eritrea in 1979, during its fight for independence.
In 2000 and 2001 we worked to support communities as hostilities with Ethiopia ended. MSF provided basic healthcare, vaccinations, water and sanitation support and care for malnutrition to people who were displaced in the fighting. We stopped working in camps for displaced people in June 2001 but stayed in the country for a few extra months to assist in rebuilding destroyed health facilities and water sources.
1979
1979
Ethiopia
Fighting stigma and providing mental health to Eritrean refugees
Voices from the Field
10 Jul 2018
Refugees, IDPs and people on the move
Dying to reach Europe: Insight into the desperate journeys Eritreans make to reach safety
Press Release
27 Feb 2017
Italy
I cannot accept that children or adults can die like this. I cannot accept it. Never.
Voices from the Field
2 Jun 2016
Mediterranean migration
In 2016 who still counts as human?
Statement
12 May 2016
Mediterranean migration
MSF resumes Search and Rescue activities in the central Mediterranean
Press Release
24 Apr 2016
Mediterranean migration
"The only way you can leave is by sea"
Voices from the Field
11 Nov 2015