MSF officially opens upgraded reconstructive surgery hospital for victims of war in Amman

MSF has officially opened its newly upgraded reconstructive surgery hospital in Amman, Jordan.“In this new and expanded facility, our highly trained and specialized medical teams from the region are able to improve the quality of care provided to our patients,” says Marc Schakal, MSF’s Head of Mission In Amman. “Our highest patient quota is currently from Syria, followed by Yemen and Iraq. The people of these countries have already witnessed and experienced so much suffering.” Press Release - 7 Sep 2015

Snakebite

Snakebite: How a public health emergency slithered under the radar

Many snakebite victims come from remote, rural areas, and have little access to treatment. Fav-Afrique, produced by Sanofi, is one of the few products able to neutralise the venom of ten snakes across sub-Saharan Africa. But a dangerous gap in its production could endanger hundreds of thousands of lives. msfaccess.org - 6 Sep 2015

Snakebite

Global health community slithers away from snakebite crisis as antivenom runs out

“We are now facing a real crisis so why do governments, pharmaceutical companies and global health bodies slither away when we need them most?” said MSF Snakebite Medical Advisor, Dr Gabriel Alcoba.” Imagine how frightening it must be to be bitten by a snake - to feel the pain and venom spread through your body – knowing it may kill you and there is no treatment available or that you can’t afford to pay for it?” Press Release - 4 Sep 2015

South Sudan

MSF completes cholera vaccination campaign in Juba

MSF has completed a targeted cholera vaccination campaign in Juba, in coordination with the South Sudanese Ministry of Health, reaching over 160,000 people. “The campaign aims to reduce transmission of cholera within the most-affected areas of Juba,” says MSF Medical Advisor Barbara Rusch. “At the same time, the goal of the targeting strategy is to help bring an end to the present outbreak of cholera in Juba as quickly as possible.” Project Update - 3 Sep 2015

More about sexual & gender-based violence

MSF's work with victims of sexual and gender based violence. Project Update - 2 Sep 2015

Haiti

“Every single case we saw was complicated, and touching and difficult and emotional”

MSF set up a new sexual violence project in Port-au-Prince this year.The clinic provides comprehensive medical and psychological care for survivors of sexual violence, with a doctor and psychologist available 24-hours a day. We see a lot of patients at weekends and at night, when other clinics are closed. "Every single case we saw was complicated, and touching and difficult and emotional, " says Dr Lisa Searle. Voices from the Field - 2 Sep 2015

Democratic Republic of Congo

Katanga measles epidemic keeps worsening

In June, MSF raised the alarm about an measles epidemic raging in Katanga Province, DRC. The situation has now deteriorated further and sufficient resources are lacking. Press Release - 1 Sep 2015

Violence and displacement in Borno State

Nigeria

Displaced by conflict in Nigeria

Since May 2013, a violent insurgency by Boko Haram has led to widespread displacement and an escalating humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad region. According to UNHCR, nearly 1.4 million people have been internally displaced in northeast Nigeria alone, and approximately 170,000 people have fled to neighbouring Cameroon (56,000), Chad (14,000), and Niger (100,000). At least 1,300 people have died due to the violence so far this year. Photo Story - 27 Aug 2015

Chad

The fear that follows them. Providing mental healthcare for refugees

“Through our sessions, MSF psychologists listen and try to normalise the reactions of the refugees,” explains Aurelia Morabito, a psychologist who has been working for MSF in Lake Chad for the last two months. “We know that we cannot make the suffering go away, but we can help people to deal better with their unbearable reactions.” From the beginning of its response to this crisis in Chad in March this year, MSF saw an immediate need to incorporate psychological care into its medical activities. Project Update - 27 Aug 2015

South Sudan

Two MSF aid workers killed as fighting continues in Unity state

"The situation is desperate. Ongoing attacks, killings and sexual violence against civilians by any armed actor in Unity state must stop,” says Tara Newell, MSF's Emergency Manager. “People displaced from their homes and villages should be able to move safely to seek assistance, wherever it is being provided.” Press Release - 25 Aug 2015

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