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Haiti: caring for women trapped between violence and poverty
In Cité Soleil, the largest slum in the capital, Port-au-Prince, women struggle to survive. Only MSF teams provide free medical care to the population of this violence-ravaged neighborhood.
Gaza: Maintaining medical activities amid the rubble
Testimony from Sarah Vulstyeke, a project coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), recently returned from Gaza
Objective: The reopening of the largest maternal health hospital in Port-au-Prince
Currently in Haiti, Wilma van den Boogaard, operational researcher at LuxOR, explains the progress of MSF's new sexual and reproductive health project set to open in the coming months,in a context where women are trapped between violence and poverty.
The key role of MSF national female staff
On this 8th March, MSF would like to highlight the resilience and strength of our female colleagues. By taking on jobs traditionally reserved for men, working in complex situations or simply by accessing education, they are an example to the community.
Through her art: Tales of displaced women
For International Women’s Day on 8 March, four artists have brought to life the stories of four displaced women, as shared by MSF staff in war-affected zones. Through art, they have transformed these experiences into powerful visual narratives.
Over 2,700 Cholera Patients Treated, 92 Dead in MSF-Supported Facility in Sudan’s White Nile State
Since February 20, when the latest cholera outbreak started in Sudan’s White Nile State, until March 5, a total of 2,718 cases have been admitted to the Ministry of Health cholera treatment centre at Kosti Teaching Hospital, supported by MSF.
Three vaccinations you didn’t know were a priority in women’s health
Hepatitis E, tetanus and hepatitis B all pose significant but under-reported threats to the health and lives of women and girls, especially in low-income countries with limited access to healthcare. This can also mean life or death for their babies.
“I really worry about what will happen to people's mental health in Gaza. The ceasefire needs to hold.”
Katrin Glatz Brubakk, a child psychotherapist and mental health activities manager for MSF, recently returned from Gaza, explains the state of people’s mental health in Gaza and why it is crucial for the ceasefire to hold.
Haiti: Escalating Violence and Worsening Health Needs
Since 24 February, MSF in Haiti have witnessed a surge in violence, increasing the number of wounded people and medical needs. Clashes between armed groups and police are intensifying, leaving civilians trapped under constant threat of crossfire.