Doctors Without Borders
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Would you let your network know where to find us? This is just a snapshot of what we stand for as an emergency medical organization:
Would you let your network know where to find us? This is just a snapshot of what we stand for as an emergency medical organization:
Patient empowerment is at the core of our diabetes project in Carnot.
Sharing patient stories to shed light on the realities of self-managing their health and living with this disease in CAR🔽 #worlddiabetesday https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/living-diabetes-central-african-republic
Sharing patient stories to shed light on the realities of self-managing their health and living with this disease in CAR🔽 #worlddiabetesday https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/living-diabetes-central-african-republic
Living with diabetes in Central African Republic
Patient empowerment is at the core of MSF’s diabetes project in Carnot, helping patients self-manage their health and thrive.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Patient empowerment is at the core of our diabetes project in Carnot.
Sharing patient stories to shed light on the realities of self-managing their health and living with this disease in CAR🔽 #worlddiabetesday https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/living-diabetes-central-african-republic
Sharing patient stories to shed light on the realities of self-managing their health and living with this disease in CAR🔽 #worlddiabetesday https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/living-diabetes-central-african-republic
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I’m moderating a panel of TB experts on the vlogbrothers youtube channel! Tune in on November 13th at 9 am EST.
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I’m moderating a panel of TB experts on the vlogbrothers youtube channel! Tune in on November 13th at 9 am EST.
Ukraine: As winter approaches and attacks on power sources continue, the need for medical care will only grow. Hear from MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear as he shares on @cnn.com what he’s witnessed from his time in Dnipro: www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/t...
It will take ‘generations’ to get over the psychological trauma of the Ukraine war, says MSF Secretary General | CNN
Christopher Lockyear is in Dnipro, in Eastern Ukraine. He says the population there is “extremely worried going into winter,” as Russian attacks persist.
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ukraine: As winter approaches and attacks on power sources continue, the need for medical care will only grow. Hear from MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear as he shares on @cnn.com what he’s witnessed from his time in Dnipro: www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/t...
Clean energy = stronger, safer, greener health care.
MSF has worked for years to install hybrid solar panel systems in several health facilities across the Central African Republic, where only 1 in 7 people have access to electricity.
MSF has worked for years to install hybrid solar panel systems in several health facilities across the Central African Republic, where only 1 in 7 people have access to electricity.
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Clean energy = stronger, safer, greener health care.
MSF has worked for years to install hybrid solar panel systems in several health facilities across the Central African Republic, where only 1 in 7 people have access to electricity.
MSF has worked for years to install hybrid solar panel systems in several health facilities across the Central African Republic, where only 1 in 7 people have access to electricity.
A cargo shipment of medical supplies, tarps, and other essential non-food items reached Jamaica, to help people affected by the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
We'll start working in St. James Parish and in St. Elisabeth Parish: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-s...
We'll start working in St. James Parish and in St. Elisabeth Parish: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-s...
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A cargo shipment of medical supplies, tarps, and other essential non-food items reached Jamaica, to help people affected by the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
We'll start working in St. James Parish and in St. Elisabeth Parish: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-s...
We'll start working in St. James Parish and in St. Elisabeth Parish: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-s...
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It's live, our "Aid Without Borders" end of year fundraising event is open for registration on @Tiltify!
In Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan and more than 75 countries around the world, we rely on people like you to keep us independent. (1/2)
Register today!
tiltify.com/doctors-with...
In Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan and more than 75 countries around the world, we rely on people like you to keep us independent. (1/2)
Register today!
tiltify.com/doctors-with...
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's live, our "Aid Without Borders" end of year fundraising event is open for registration on @Tiltify!
In Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan and more than 75 countries around the world, we rely on people like you to keep us independent. (1/2)
Register today!
tiltify.com/doctors-with...
In Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan and more than 75 countries around the world, we rely on people like you to keep us independent. (1/2)
Register today!
tiltify.com/doctors-with...
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“It's some kind of blind violence. It's not only about taking the city, but it really looks now like some kind of revenge.” - Sylvain Pénicaud of @doctorswithoutborders.org, bearing witness to atrocities in the war in Sudan www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... @pbsnews.org
Sudan's brutal civil war escalates as paramilitary forces go on killing rampage
Sudan's civil war has entered a new and horrific phase as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have gone on a killing rampage after taking over the key city of El Fasher in western Darfur. Hundreds of th...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
“It's some kind of blind violence. It's not only about taking the city, but it really looks now like some kind of revenge.” - Sylvain Pénicaud of @doctorswithoutborders.org, bearing witness to atrocities in the war in Sudan www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... @pbsnews.org
The arrival numbers don’t add up, while accounts of large-scale atrocities are mounting.
"Where are all the missing people who have already survived months of famine and violence in El Fasher?" www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/urgen...
"Where are all the missing people who have already survived months of famine and violence in El Fasher?" www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/urgen...
Urgent: Mass atrocities in El Fasher as people remain in grave danger
There is no time to waste in helping survivors.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The arrival numbers don’t add up, while accounts of large-scale atrocities are mounting.
"Where are all the missing people who have already survived months of famine and violence in El Fasher?" www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/urgen...
"Where are all the missing people who have already survived months of famine and violence in El Fasher?" www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/urgen...
As the Rapid Support Forces advance into El Fasher, Sudan, after 500 days of siege, MSF teams in nearby Tawila are receiving people who’ve fled the fallen city. There are reports of mass killings and other atrocities, and MSF staff in Tawila are seeing many children with severe, acute malnutrition.
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
As the Rapid Support Forces advance into El Fasher, Sudan, after 500 days of siege, MSF teams in nearby Tawila are receiving people who’ve fled the fallen city. There are reports of mass killings and other atrocities, and MSF staff in Tawila are seeing many children with severe, acute malnutrition.
Deeply distressed by these reports of patients & their companions killed at Saudi Hospital.
We call for the URGENT protection of all civilians. We're working in Tawila, caring for people who've fled El Fasher. We stand in solidarity w/ Sudanese health workers. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
We call for the URGENT protection of all civilians. We're working in Tawila, caring for people who've fled El Fasher. We stand in solidarity w/ Sudanese health workers. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Sudan's paramilitary forces killed hundreds at a hospital in Darfur, residents and aid workers say
Sudan’s paramilitary forces have reportedly killed hundreds at a hospital, including patients, after seizing the provincial capital of North Darfur
www.washingtonpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Deeply distressed by these reports of patients & their companions killed at Saudi Hospital.
We call for the URGENT protection of all civilians. We're working in Tawila, caring for people who've fled El Fasher. We stand in solidarity w/ Sudanese health workers. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
We call for the URGENT protection of all civilians. We're working in Tawila, caring for people who've fled El Fasher. We stand in solidarity w/ Sudanese health workers. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
On Tuesday, October 28, the devastating Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing flooding & widespread destruction. The hurricane is now affecting Cuba & other countries in the region. We are assessing the needs in the region & readying emergency teams & supplies. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qAoTmj
Hurricane Melissa: MSF is preparing to respond in Jamaica and other countries
We are assessing the needs in the region and readying emergency teams and supplies.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On Tuesday, October 28, the devastating Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing flooding & widespread destruction. The hurricane is now affecting Cuba & other countries in the region. We are assessing the needs in the region & readying emergency teams & supplies. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qAoTmj
Tapachula, a city on Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala, is hosting thousands of stranded migrants and asylum seekers living in increasingly precarious conditions.
Due to the tightening of US immigration policy, migrants are unable to continue traveling north.
Due to the tightening of US immigration policy, migrants are unable to continue traveling north.
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tapachula, a city on Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala, is hosting thousands of stranded migrants and asylum seekers living in increasingly precarious conditions.
Due to the tightening of US immigration policy, migrants are unable to continue traveling north.
Due to the tightening of US immigration policy, migrants are unable to continue traveling north.
Our teams in Tawila, Sudan stand ready to respond to more mass influxes of displaced and injured people fleeing El Fasher, North Darfur state.
October 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Our teams in Tawila, Sudan stand ready to respond to more mass influxes of displaced and injured people fleeing El Fasher, North Darfur state.
Let
Aid
In.
Did you see us in yesterday's Sunday edition of The New York Times? We’re calling for unrestricted and unconditional humanitarian aid delivery into and across the Gaza Strip.
Aid
In.
Did you see us in yesterday's Sunday edition of The New York Times? We’re calling for unrestricted and unconditional humanitarian aid delivery into and across the Gaza Strip.
October 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Let
Aid
In.
Did you see us in yesterday's Sunday edition of The New York Times? We’re calling for unrestricted and unconditional humanitarian aid delivery into and across the Gaza Strip.
Aid
In.
Did you see us in yesterday's Sunday edition of The New York Times? We’re calling for unrestricted and unconditional humanitarian aid delivery into and across the Gaza Strip.
Update: We've partially resumed our activities in Gaza City, after being forced to leave on September 24 by the intensified Israeli offensive.
October 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Update: We've partially resumed our activities in Gaza City, after being forced to leave on September 24 by the intensified Israeli offensive.
One of the worst cholera outbreaks in a decade is spreading across DRC, but the health care system remains unequipped to respond to and slow down an outbreak of this scale. A swiftly coordinated international humanitarian response is needed to contain the spread of the disease. bit.ly/3J96koD
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One of the worst cholera outbreaks in a decade is spreading across DRC, but the health care system remains unequipped to respond to and slow down an outbreak of this scale. A swiftly coordinated international humanitarian response is needed to contain the spread of the disease. bit.ly/3J96koD
Dr. Mohammed Obeid has been detained for nearly a year, and has had no contact with his family.
MSF calls for the immediate release of our detained colleague in Israel: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-c...
MSF calls for the immediate release of our detained colleague in Israel: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-c...
October 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Dr. Mohammed Obeid has been detained for nearly a year, and has had no contact with his family.
MSF calls for the immediate release of our detained colleague in Israel: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-c...
MSF calls for the immediate release of our detained colleague in Israel: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-c...
One of the largest maternity hospitals in Haiti has re-opened.
This means safer deliveries, access to contraception, critical care for survivors of sexual violence, prenatal, and postnatal care. Work is ongoing to open two operating theaters. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/haiti...
This means safer deliveries, access to contraception, critical care for survivors of sexual violence, prenatal, and postnatal care. Work is ongoing to open two operating theaters. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/haiti...
Haiti: MSF supports the reopening of a major maternity hospital
The hospital is providing care for mothers and pregnant women in Port-au-Prince, where almost 60 percent of births take place without medical care.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
One of the largest maternity hospitals in Haiti has re-opened.
This means safer deliveries, access to contraception, critical care for survivors of sexual violence, prenatal, and postnatal care. Work is ongoing to open two operating theaters. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/haiti...
This means safer deliveries, access to contraception, critical care for survivors of sexual violence, prenatal, and postnatal care. Work is ongoing to open two operating theaters. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/haiti...
The announcement of the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza brings a welcome moment of relief for exhausted, starved, and grieving Palestinians and a great relief to the families of all hostages—but it comes after two years and over 67,000 lost lives. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/cease...
Ceasefire in Gaza: Humanitarian aid must reach Palestinians immediately
This ceasefire must be accompanied by an immediate, massive, and sustained scale-up of aid into and across the Strip.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The announcement of the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza brings a welcome moment of relief for exhausted, starved, and grieving Palestinians and a great relief to the families of all hostages—but it comes after two years and over 67,000 lost lives. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/cease...
Narin Fandoglu, an operations advisor with MSF based in Geneva, shares her vivid watercolor sketches from her visits to Sudan.
October 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Narin Fandoglu, an operations advisor with MSF based in Geneva, shares her vivid watercolor sketches from her visits to Sudan.
For two agonizing years in Gaza, we’ve been providing surgical care, wound and burn care, malnutrition screening and treatment, maternal and pediatric care, and other vital services while working under fire and under siege. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/two-y...
Two years of all-out war in Gaza
As the genocide in Gaza continues, world leaders must take action now to stop the horrors.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
October 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
For two agonizing years in Gaza, we’ve been providing surgical care, wound and burn care, malnutrition screening and treatment, maternal and pediatric care, and other vital services while working under fire and under siege. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/two-y...
Ten years ago today, MSF’s trauma hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan came under precise and repeated US strikes that claimed the lives of 42 people, including 14 MSF staff. Under attack, our colleagues fought for their lives and the lives of their patients with extraordinary determination and courage.
October 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Ten years ago today, MSF’s trauma hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan came under precise and repeated US strikes that claimed the lives of 42 people, including 14 MSF staff. Under attack, our colleagues fought for their lives and the lives of their patients with extraordinary determination and courage.
Nearly two in five Haitians are in urgent need of medical care due to widespread insecurity and violence, while 60 to 80 percent of Port-au-Prince’s health facilities are closed or non-functional for the same reasons. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/civil...
Civilians in Haiti are caught in deadly, escalating violence
Many people have lost access to medical care amid a territorial conflict between armed groups and the police.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Nearly two in five Haitians are in urgent need of medical care due to widespread insecurity and violence, while 60 to 80 percent of Port-au-Prince’s health facilities are closed or non-functional for the same reasons. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/civil...
1/ We are marking 10 years since the deadliest attack ever perpetrated against an MSF facility. On October 3, 2015, our trauma hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, came under relentless strikes by US forces. 🧵
www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/marki...
www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/marki...
Marking 10 years since the US attack on Kunduz hospital
On October 3, 2015, 42 people were killed by US airstrikes on MSF’s hospital in northern Afghanistan. Today our new Kunduz trauma center continues to provide emergency care.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
1/ We are marking 10 years since the deadliest attack ever perpetrated against an MSF facility. On October 3, 2015, our trauma hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, came under relentless strikes by US forces. 🧵
www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/marki...
www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/marki...
We are spotlighting the voices of over 1 million Rohingya refugees living in the camps of Cox’s Bazar district in Bangladesh.
Inside the camps, life is precarious. Families face barriers to health care and essential services, while insecurity and dwindling aid make the future even more uncertain.🧵
Inside the camps, life is precarious. Families face barriers to health care and essential services, while insecurity and dwindling aid make the future even more uncertain.🧵
September 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We are spotlighting the voices of over 1 million Rohingya refugees living in the camps of Cox’s Bazar district in Bangladesh.
Inside the camps, life is precarious. Families face barriers to health care and essential services, while insecurity and dwindling aid make the future even more uncertain.🧵
Inside the camps, life is precarious. Families face barriers to health care and essential services, while insecurity and dwindling aid make the future even more uncertain.🧵