Patients testimonies from the upgraded reconstructive surgery hospital in Amman

MSF has officially opened its newly upgraded reconstructive surgery hospital in Amman, Jordan. The hospital serves war wounded patients from across the region who have no access to specialized surgical care in their home countries. Voices from the Field - 7 Sep 2015

Jordan

Staff testimonies from the upgraded reconstructive surgery hospital in Amman

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has officially opened its newly upgraded reconstructive surgery hospital in Amman, Jordan. Voices from the Field - 7 Sep 2015

Jordan

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

Greece

Testimonies from refugees and staff in Lesbos

Refugee testimonies and MSF emergency team member testimony, Lesbos, Greece. "Now, for the first time, I feel like I am really human. This is the first time that someone has taken care of me," says Mohamed, a Syrian refugee. Voices from the Field - 4 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

Mediterranean migration

1,658 people rescued in busiest day ever for MSF search and rescue operations

“Yesterday was a day of big numbers for MSF’s search and rescue operations, but for our teams at sea the focus is always on the individuals,” said Lindis Hurum, MSF Emergency Coordinator on the Bourbon Argos. Project Update - 3 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

Central African Republic

After 18 months in locked compound, displaced families decide it is safe to go home

MSF welcomed the return to their homes of 400 displaced people who found refuge in Berberati bishop's ground. "After a year and a half living in precarious conditions and cut off from the outside world, these families can finally return home," said Geraldine Duc, MSF’s medical coordinator. "Although they will have to overcome fear and rebuild what has been destroyed, their lives are slowly returning to their course." 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

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