Doctors Without Borders

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024, is at imminent risk of being killed in Israel's Nitzan Prison. The article calls on the West to act to secure his release and that of 82 other Palestinian healthcare workers detained by Israel.

Rescue teams in Venezuela are searching through rubble for missing people after two earthquakes. Fabio Biolchini of Doctors Without Borders discusses immediate needs on the ground.

Iran rejected U.S. claims about allowing UN nuclear inspections after U.S. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the return of inspectors as a negotiation breakthrough. The U.S. temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran, allowing oil sales in dollars, while Israel and Lebanon began new talks over a ceasefire. A UN report accused Israel of targeting children in Gaza, leading to allegations of genocide and war crimes.

Martin Woodtli moved his mother with Alzheimer's from Switzerland to Thailand in 2002, later establishing a dementia care home in Chiang Mai called Baan Kamlangchay in 2003. His mother's improved quality of life in Thailand inspired him to create the facility to help others facing similar challenges.

NGOs in Lebanon have condemned Israeli attacks on medics during a ceasefire. Hezbollah initiated conflict by launching rockets at Israel on March 2nd, citing revenge for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel's military campaign has resulted in over 3,900 deaths and displaced 20% of Lebanon’s population, with severe humanitarian conditions reported.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned relentless shelling in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, describing conditions as a 'death trap' for civilians. The organization called for urgent protection of civilians and emergency workers, urging unhindered access for rescue teams.

A report accuses dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, including targeting underage girls and trading food or jobs for sex. The organization dismissed 18 workers after investigations revealed 'serious misconduct'.

Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, raising total confirmed cases to 782 with 181 deaths. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, faces challenges due to displacement, remote regions, and overwhelmed treatment centers in Ituri province, with spread to Uganda.

Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in a day, raising total confirmed cases to 782 with 181 deaths, as the outbreak spreads in a remote, conflict-affected region. Health authorities and organizations like Doctors Without Borders warn the response is struggling to keep pace with the Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has also reached Uganda.

Doctors Without Borders conducted an investigation in Chad that revealed staff exploitation. The organization employs tens of thousands of local and foreign workers to address crises in multiple countries.

Doctors Without Borders found 59 allegations of abuse and sexual exploitation by local and foreign staff in Chad, including targeting underage girls and trading food/jobs for sex. Eighteen staff members were dismissed, and the report highlighted potential 'sexual trafficking' and systemic failures in preventing abuse.

Doctors Without Borders found 59 allegations of abuse and sexual exploitation by staff in Chad, including cases involving underage girls and trading food/jobs for sex with refugees. The organization dismissed 18 staff members and acknowledged systemic failures in its internal report, which was prompted by The Associated Press's prior reporting on the issue.

Doctors Without Borders found cases of abuse and sexual exploitation by local and foreign staff in Chad along the Sudanese border, according to a confidential internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Nigeria’s Borno state is experiencing a cholera outbreak that has killed 74 people and infected over 7,000 since early May, according to Doctors Without Borders. The outbreak is exacerbated by fragile health systems due to Boko Haram’s violence and poor sanitation, with 14% of Nigeria’s population lacking access to safe drinking water.

The WHO chief stated that Congo's Ebola outbreak remains challenging despite improved testing, as militant attacks in North Kivu province hinder response efforts. The Bundibugyo type Ebola outbreak, declared in mid-May, has caused 60 deaths out of 344 confirmed cases in eastern Congo, with violence complicating containment.

The WHO acknowledges challenges in containing Congo's Ebola outbreak despite improved testing, with 344 confirmed cases and 60 deaths reported. Neighboring Uganda has 15 confirmed cases, while contact tracing remains insufficient due to insecurity and misinformation.

Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, a medical coordinator for Gaza with Doctors Without Borders, highlights ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza despite a decrease in violence following the October 2025 ceasefire. He notes daily strikes, mass displacement, inadequate food, and insecurity persist.

Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opens in Bunia. The World Health Organization reported 134 confirmed cases in Congo and Uganda, with 18 deaths, while challenges like misinformation and limited resources hinder the response.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced five Ebola recoveries in Congo, including the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo virus. A new treatment center opened in Bunia, but challenges persist due to rapid virus spread, attacks on health facilities, and conflict with rebel groups.

The WHO chief announced five Ebola recoveries in eastern Congo, including the first documented case of Bundibugyo virus recovery, during the opening of a new treatment center in Bunia. The outbreak has reported 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with challenges including attacks on health centers and regional conflicts hindering response efforts.

Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. The World Health Organization (WHO) and local health officials highlighted progress in managing the outbreak, though challenges persist, including attacks on health facilities and the virus spreading faster than the response.

Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. The World Health Organization reported 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with neighboring Uganda confirming nine cases and one death. Challenges include attacks on health facilities and conflict-related disruptions in the region.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited eastern Congo's Bunia, the epicenter of a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, as cases surpass 900 with 223 suspected deaths. The Bundibugyo virus, with no approved treatment or vaccine, has prompted aid from the EU and U.S., but response efforts lag behind the outbreak's pace, according to Doctors Without Borders. Security challenges and local resistance to medical protocols further complicate containment.

The WHO chief visited Bunia, Congo, to address a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak where cases exceed response efforts. The Bundibugyo virus, with no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with spillover cases in Uganda. Aid from the EU and U.S. is arriving, but challenges include attacks on health centers and clashes with local burial practices.

The WHO chief visited eastern Congo's Ituri province, the epicenter of a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak with 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine, and response efforts lag despite increased aid from the EU and U.S. Challenges include attacks on health centers and clashes with local burial practices.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited eastern Congo’s Ituri province, the epicenter of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak with 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no approved treatment or vaccine, and response efforts are hindered by attacks on health centers and rebel group activities in the region.

A rare Bundibugyo-type Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has infected nearly 1,000 people, with no vaccine or treatment available. Healthcare workers face attacks and community distrust, as residents stone volunteers and burn health facilities, complicating efforts to contain the virus.

Hundreds of people have been displaced and medical services suspended due to gang violence in Haiti. Doctors Without Borders has suspended hospital operations citing safety concerns after gunfire. The situation is dire with aid groups struggling to operate.

Doctors Without Borders identified its first cases of child malnutrition in Gaza in January 2024, three months into war, accusing Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis. The crisis is affecting children in the region. MSF reported the cases after conducting medical examinations.

UN-backed data shows a significant 83% decline in acute child malnutrition cases in Gaza from January 2025 to March 2026, contradicting viral famine claims. Aid delivery improved after the establishment of the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in October 2025, with food assistance reaching 2.1 million people. However, recent months saw a spike in online narratives alleging 'engineered starvation' in Gaza.