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
Mediterranean migration
MSF will no longer provide emergency medical assistance and post-rescue care on the MY Phoenix
Press Release
23 Sep 2015
Mediterranean migration
1,658 people rescued in busiest day ever for MSF search and rescue operations
Project Update
3 Sep 2015
Mediterranean migration
Testimonies from the MY Phoenix
Voices from the Field
7 Jul 2015
Mediterranean migration
Three Mediterranean boat migrants describe their gruelling quests for better lives
Voices from the Field
25 May 2015
Eritrea
Displaced Eritreans returning home
Project Update
25 Jul 2000
Eritrea
MSF tries to locate displaced population
Project Update
30 May 2000