Between humanitarian crises and medical emergencies: all the latest news
Haiti
Two months after the earthquake, health needs remain high
Two months since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southern Haiti, medical needs remain high in the affected areas. While many people injured in the earthquake continue their treatment and rehabilitation, other medical needs have increased in the earthquake-affected areas due to the destruction of homes, health facilities and other infrastructure.
MSF report highlights the consequences of counter-terrorism on frontline staff
MSF releases this week the report “Adding salt to the wound”, painting a bleak picture of the reality of trying to provide impartial medical care twenty years after the start of the so called ‘global War on Terror’ in the wake of 9/11. The findings of the research, which was supported by the Luxembourg Operational Research Unit (LuxOR), offer a unique insight into the reality of working in counter-terrorism environments in Afghanistan, Iraq and Nigeria.
MSF International President's coming to Luxembourg becomes top news story
Dr Christos Christou, MSF International President, was in Luxembourg from October 4th to 8th. During his stay, more than 30 news pieces have been released about the visit.
MSF advocates for global access to vaccines to Minister Fayot
On 7 October, Luxembourg's Minister of Economy, Cooperation and Humanitarian Action, Franz Fayot, had a very constructive exchange with the International President of MSF, Dr Christos Christou. The unequal access to COVID-19 and other vaccines, the situation in the Sahel, Afghanistan, climate change and the importance of upholding humanitarian principles were among the issues discussed.
MSF meeting with Jean Asselborn on migration
The Luxembourg Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean Asselborn, met with MSF on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The meeting, which was evaluated positively and constructively, further stimulated the cooperation with the Luxembourg state, which remains attentive to MSF's position on issues such as the situation in Afghanistan, Libya, the Mediterranean and the hotspots on the Greek islands.
Photo exhibition “Regards témoins MSF et Magnum” arrives to Luxembourg
On October 7 2021, more than 150 Médecins Sans Frontières’ supporters gathered at the opening of the the Magnum Photo Agency exhibition “Regards témoins – MSF et Magnum, 50 ans de terrain”, organised in partnership with the Meliá Luxembourg Hotel.
Jim Kent in Conversation with Dr Christou: “Keep defending humanity together”
On October 6 2021, around 100 representatives of the Luxembourgish business community and MSF supporters attended the exclusive Paperjam + Delano Club event “In Conversation with Dr Christos Christou” by Jim Kent, one of the best-known voices and faces in the country's international community.
Around 100 supporters marked 50 years of MSF in the CHL
On October 5, healthcare professionals, private donors, local charities, companies, members, staff and other stakeholders gathered at the amphitheatre of the CHL to attend the conference given by MSF International Président Dr Christos Christou during his visit to Luxembourg.
MSF marks its 50 years with the visit of International President Dr Christou
MSF is marking its 50th anniversary with a series of events from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 October in the presence of Dr Christos Christou, MSF's International President. To highlight this anniversary, MSF Luxembourg is launching a campaign to raise awareness of climate change and its impact on humanitarian action.
Afghanistan
Medical care in Kunduz: Making it work
Fighting in the city of Kunduz in north-eastern Afghanistan ended on 8 August. The local community still requires trauma care. A medic in MSF’s Kunduz team describes their experience during the fighting and the work that is going on today.