When violence broke out in Burundi in 2015, thousands of people fled over the border into Tanzania and sought refuge in Nduta camp. Although the authorities are planning to close the camp, MSF continued to deliver vital medical services to both the refugees and the local community in 2023. This included responding to a malaria epidemic that broke out in the camp during the summer.

In March, in response to a Marburg outbreak in Bukoba district, our teams provided training in patient care and infection prevention and control measures, and worked with the Ministry of Health to set up isolation facilities. 

In the same month, there was an outbreak of measles in Kilwa district. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, we initiated a comprehensive vaccination campaign targeting 45,000 children across Kilwa and neighbouring Liwale district to contain the spread of the disease.

These joint efforts consolidated our partnership with the Tanzanian health authorities and strengthened capacity for epidemic response.

During the year, we also continued to run our project aimed at enhancing access to basic and specialised healthcare services, particularly for mothers and children, through seven government facilities in Liwale.