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March 20
Africa: Five Things to Remember a Decade After the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
Ten years ago, on 23 March 2014, Guinea declared an outbreak of Ebola. Beforehand, Ebola outbreaks were known to be dangerous, but small. Not this time, though: it would take two… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Neglected Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in Northwest Nigeria
The level of humanitarian support available to respond to people's critical needs in northern Nigeria is in dramatic decline. In the northwest, a humanitarian crisis persists, with… Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: An Arduous Journey for Pregnant Women to Access Healthcare in Northwest Nigeria
In the bustling emergency ward of the maternity department at Jahun General Hospital, northwest Nigeria, the rhythm of activity beats with urgency and determination, like a pulse… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Tackling the Spread of Lassa Fever in Nigeria
"My mother-in-law asked me how I was feeling and I told her I was fine, but I knew I was not," says Ngozi*, a small trader from Abakaliki. "I was stooling, vomiting and couldn't… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Mali: People At Serious Risk As Violence Escalates in Mali
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned about the intensification of violence in central and northern Mali. Rivalry between various parties of the conflict is… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Benin: Limiting Maternal and Child Loss in Communities in Benin
After 15 years of absence, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has returned to the west African country of Benin, where we have opened two projects in the past year. One… Read more »
West Africa: Upscaling of Diphtheria Vaccination Needed to Curb West Africa Outbreaks
West African countries have been struggling for months with the worst diphtheria outbreak on record on the continent. The problem can only be tackled if all entities step up their… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Sierra Leone: Helping Pregnant Women Access Timely Healthcare in Sierra Leone
"When I went into labour, I started making my way to the nearest health centre, but then I felt one of my two babies coming, so I spread my cloth under a mango tree and gave birth… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Urgent Response Needed to Curb Nigeria's Worsening Diphtheria Outbreak
A serious diphtheria outbreak is tearing through Nigeria, where thousands of people have been infected and hundreds more have died. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Niger: Three Things to Know About the Humanitarian Situation in Niger
As a result of the political situation in Niger since 26 July, regional organisations including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Central African Republic: Abortion - Women More At Risk of Death in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings
Complications following unsafe abortions are up to seven times more severe in fragile or conflict-affected settings: these are the findings of one of the very first studies on the… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: MSF Raises Alarm Over Escalating Malnutrition Crisis in Northwest
A malnutrition crisis is escalating in northwest Nigeria, prompting international medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria - Urgent Action Needed to Avert Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis
As a malnutrition crisis is escalating in northwest Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that the current humanitarian response is insufficient to avert a… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Burkina Faso: Djibo, a Life Under Blockade
Burkina Faso is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has seen 1.99 million internally displaced people flee violence perpetrated by jihadist groups (OCHA, 31… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: MSF Warns of Catastrophe As Unprecedented Number of Malnourished Children Need Lifesaving Support
Unprecedented numbers of malnourished children in need of lifesaving treatment have been brought to therapeutic feeding centres run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Niger: MSF Denounces Appalling Conditions for Migrants Abandoned in Assamaka
Thousands of migrants deported from Algeria and abandoned in the desert of northern Niger are stranded without access to shelter, healthcare, protection, or basic necessities,… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Burkina Faso: MSF Suspends All Activities in Burkina Faso
Following the attack in which two MSF staff were killed on February 8 in the Boucle du Mouhoun region, we are suspending all our activities in the country. This measure, necessary… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Burkina Faso: MSF Workers Killed in Attack - Work Suspended in Boucle du Mouhoun
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) condemns in the strongest terms the murder of two of its employees in the Boucle du Mouhoun region, in northwestern Burkina Faso. The… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Noma Takes Step Towards Inclusion on WHO List of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Amsterdam, 2 February 2023 – The little-known but life-threatening disease noma is one step closer towards being recognised as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) after… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Cameroon: All MSF Staff Acquitted in Military Tribunal in Cameroon
The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is extremely relieved at the acquittal of five of our staff, who faced trial in… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Burkina Faso: Violence, Severe Supply Shortages Leave People Across the Country in Dire Need
Since 2018, Burkina Faso has been plagued by violent clashes in the Sahel, which have caused the internal displacement of over 1.5 million people, and has become the epicentre of… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis in Northwest Nigeria Must be Recognized
As the malnutrition crisis in northwest Nigeria continues at catastrophic levels, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling for the humanitarian community to respond… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Must Urgently Recognise Malnutrition Crisis in Northwest Nigeria
As the malnutrition crisis in northwest Nigeria continues at catastrophic levels, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling for the humanitarian community to respond… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Burkina Faso: Thousands Displaced After Escalating Violence in Boucle Du Mouhoun Burkina Faso
"We got to Dédougou with nothing: no money, no food," says Habi*. "Everything remained in Douroula, even our bicycles." Read more »
July 07, 2022
Nigeria: Neglected Malnutrition Crisis Threatens Thousands of Children in Northwest Nigeria
A growing, yet largely ignored, malnutrition crisis is unfolding in northwest Nigeria, which threatens the lives of tens of thousands of children, Médecins Sans… Read more »
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