Dr Christos Christou
@drchristou.msf.org
Outgoing International President of MSF. Surgeon. Refuse to accept inhumanity as the default.
After six years serving as International President of @msf.org, the time has come to pass the torch.
This role has never been about power, but about responsibility.
This role has never been about power, but about responsibility.
September 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
After six years serving as International President of @msf.org, the time has come to pass the torch.
This role has never been about power, but about responsibility.
This role has never been about power, but about responsibility.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr David Nabarro, a steadfast voice for global health and a longtime friend of the humanitarian community.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
His wisdom, warmth and tireless commitment to health equity will be deeply missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
His wisdom, warmth and tireless commitment to health equity will be deeply missed.
July 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr David Nabarro, a steadfast voice for global health and a longtime friend of the humanitarian community.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
His wisdom, warmth and tireless commitment to health equity will be deeply missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
His wisdom, warmth and tireless commitment to health equity will be deeply missed.
There’s no other feeling to describe reading our @msf.org 2024 International Activity Report than gratitude. Thank you to all my MSF colleagues, for being there for people and providing medical care to those who need it.
Learn about their amazing work in 2024:
www.msf.org/internationa...
Learn about their amazing work in 2024:
www.msf.org/internationa...
International Activity Report 2024 | MSF
Read the full details of MSF's activities across more than 75 countries in 2024.
www.msf.org
July 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
There’s no other feeling to describe reading our @msf.org 2024 International Activity Report than gratitude. Thank you to all my MSF colleagues, for being there for people and providing medical care to those who need it.
Learn about their amazing work in 2024:
www.msf.org/internationa...
Learn about their amazing work in 2024:
www.msf.org/internationa...
European leaders have the means to expedite a ceasefire in Gaza but continue to issue hollow statements in response to Israel's atrocities.
@consilium.europa.eu @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social - every delay is complicity.
www.msf.org/open-letter-...
@consilium.europa.eu @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social - every delay is complicity.
www.msf.org/open-letter-...
Open letter to European leaders | MSF
Read the letter from Dr Christos Christou and Christopher Lockyear for EU leaders regarding their hypocrisy on the conflict in Gaza.
www.msf.org
June 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
European leaders have the means to expedite a ceasefire in Gaza but continue to issue hollow statements in response to Israel's atrocities.
@consilium.europa.eu @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social - every delay is complicity.
www.msf.org/open-letter-...
@consilium.europa.eu @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social - every delay is complicity.
www.msf.org/open-letter-...
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
Following attacks on humanitarians in South Sudan, Gaza, and Sudan, including @msf.org and killings of Palestine Red Crescent Society & Relief International staff
....the silence is deafening
No outrage
No accountability
What is the cost for killing humanitarians?
swissinfo.ch/eng/internat...
....the silence is deafening
No outrage
No accountability
What is the cost for killing humanitarians?
swissinfo.ch/eng/internat...
What is the cost for killing humanitarians?
Médecins Sans Frontières calls for respect of international law and the end of attacks on humanitarian aid workers.
swissinfo.ch
May 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Following attacks on humanitarians in South Sudan, Gaza, and Sudan, including @msf.org and killings of Palestine Red Crescent Society & Relief International staff
....the silence is deafening
No outrage
No accountability
What is the cost for killing humanitarians?
swissinfo.ch/eng/internat...
....the silence is deafening
No outrage
No accountability
What is the cost for killing humanitarians?
swissinfo.ch/eng/internat...
Being on TIME's 100 leaders in philanthropy is an honour. Recognition of what @msf.org’s 7 million donors and 69,000 staff make possible with communities we serve.
A movement of people, connected by solidarity, give their time, money, and voice to our humanitarian action.
time.com/collections/...
A movement of people, connected by solidarity, give their time, money, and voice to our humanitarian action.
time.com/collections/...
TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025
TIME’s inaugural list featuring new leaders in philanthropy that are eager to see impact and see it now
time.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Being on TIME's 100 leaders in philanthropy is an honour. Recognition of what @msf.org’s 7 million donors and 69,000 staff make possible with communities we serve.
A movement of people, connected by solidarity, give their time, money, and voice to our humanitarian action.
time.com/collections/...
A movement of people, connected by solidarity, give their time, money, and voice to our humanitarian action.
time.com/collections/...
❌ No food
❌ No fuel
❌ No medicine
❌ No basic supplies
None of these items have been allowed to enter Gaza since 2 March.
We call on the UNSC, the UNSG, NGOs, celebrities and advocates to join us in urging the Israeli authorities to #StopNOW weaponising aid in Gaza.
❌ No fuel
❌ No medicine
❌ No basic supplies
None of these items have been allowed to enter Gaza since 2 March.
We call on the UNSC, the UNSG, NGOs, celebrities and advocates to join us in urging the Israeli authorities to #StopNOW weaponising aid in Gaza.
May 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
❌ No food
❌ No fuel
❌ No medicine
❌ No basic supplies
None of these items have been allowed to enter Gaza since 2 March.
We call on the UNSC, the UNSG, NGOs, celebrities and advocates to join us in urging the Israeli authorities to #StopNOW weaponising aid in Gaza.
❌ No fuel
❌ No medicine
❌ No basic supplies
None of these items have been allowed to enter Gaza since 2 March.
We call on the UNSC, the UNSG, NGOs, celebrities and advocates to join us in urging the Israeli authorities to #StopNOW weaponising aid in Gaza.
I had the fortune of visiting the @msf.org centre for survivors of extreme violence in Mexico City 2 years ago. And while I always hope less people are in need of the comprehensive care provided there, I'm grateful we're there for people who have endured too much in life.
Increase in admissions at MSF centre specialised in treating people for extreme violence in Mexico City | MSF
We are seeing more people for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and acute stress at our Mexico City centre.
msf.me
May 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I had the fortune of visiting the @msf.org centre for survivors of extreme violence in Mexico City 2 years ago. And while I always hope less people are in need of the comprehensive care provided there, I'm grateful we're there for people who have endured too much in life.
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
We're looking for a new #PatientRepresentative to join our Board and help align our programmes and commitments with the needs of the communities we serve.
🗓️ Apply by 4 May 2025
🔗 Details: bit.ly/dndi-patient...
#PatientCentricity #PatientAdvocacy #GlobalHealth #JoinUs
@drluispizarro.bsky.social
🗓️ Apply by 4 May 2025
🔗 Details: bit.ly/dndi-patient...
#PatientCentricity #PatientAdvocacy #GlobalHealth #JoinUs
@drluispizarro.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We're looking for a new #PatientRepresentative to join our Board and help align our programmes and commitments with the needs of the communities we serve.
🗓️ Apply by 4 May 2025
🔗 Details: bit.ly/dndi-patient...
#PatientCentricity #PatientAdvocacy #GlobalHealth #JoinUs
@drluispizarro.bsky.social
🗓️ Apply by 4 May 2025
🔗 Details: bit.ly/dndi-patient...
#PatientCentricity #PatientAdvocacy #GlobalHealth #JoinUs
@drluispizarro.bsky.social
While statements are made in this chamber, civilians remain unseen, unprotected, bombed, besieged, raped, displaced, deprived of food, of medical care, of dignity.
March 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
While statements are made in this chamber, civilians remain unseen, unprotected, bombed, besieged, raped, displaced, deprived of food, of medical care, of dignity.
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
#Sudan: Doctors Without Borders is forced to suspend all activities in Zamzam camp, including our field hospital.
The escalation of attacks is making it impossible for our teams to continue providing medical assistance in such dangerous conditions.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/sudan-msf-fo...
The escalation of attacks is making it impossible for our teams to continue providing medical assistance in such dangerous conditions.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/sudan-msf-fo...
Sudan: MSF forced to halt its activities as violence engulfed Zamzam camp in North Darfur | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
The current escalation of attacks and fighting in and around Zamzam camp for displaced people near El Fasher in North Darfur is making it impossible for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontière...
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca
February 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#Sudan: Doctors Without Borders is forced to suspend all activities in Zamzam camp, including our field hospital.
The escalation of attacks is making it impossible for our teams to continue providing medical assistance in such dangerous conditions.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/sudan-msf-fo...
The escalation of attacks is making it impossible for our teams to continue providing medical assistance in such dangerous conditions.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/sudan-msf-fo...
Our entire @msf.org family is in mourning over the tragic death of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in DRC.
Jerry worked with us since 2014 and was known for his constant smile. My thoughts are with his family and all his loved ones.
Even war has rules.
www.msf.org/democratic-r...
Jerry worked with us since 2014 and was known for his constant smile. My thoughts are with his family and all his loved ones.
Even war has rules.
www.msf.org/democratic-r...
Democratic Republic of Congo: Statement following the passing of our colleague | MSF
Our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, passed away from a gunshot wound he suffered while at the MSF base in Masisi town.
www.msf.org
February 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Our entire @msf.org family is in mourning over the tragic death of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in DRC.
Jerry worked with us since 2014 and was known for his constant smile. My thoughts are with his family and all his loved ones.
Even war has rules.
www.msf.org/democratic-r...
Jerry worked with us since 2014 and was known for his constant smile. My thoughts are with his family and all his loved ones.
Even war has rules.
www.msf.org/democratic-r...
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
#Gaza: @chrislockyear.msf.org explains how North Gaza is almost inhabitable.
The situation is appalling; there is nothing left.
youtu.be/wz8qK7xNd9Y
The situation is appalling; there is nothing left.
youtu.be/wz8qK7xNd9Y
North Gaza is almost inhabitable
YouTube video by Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières
youtu.be
February 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#Gaza: @chrislockyear.msf.org explains how North Gaza is almost inhabitable.
The situation is appalling; there is nothing left.
youtu.be/wz8qK7xNd9Y
The situation is appalling; there is nothing left.
youtu.be/wz8qK7xNd9Y
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
Every person deserves access to medical care — no exceptions. #WordlDayofSocialJustice
February 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Every person deserves access to medical care — no exceptions. #WordlDayofSocialJustice
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
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February 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
💙 El amor que guía al mundo no tiene fronteras.
🌍 Médicos Sin Fronteras lo vemos cada día en más de 70 países.
🚑 En cada emergencia, en cada paciente, en cada vida que protegemos.
🔹 Hoy, día de San Valentín, celebramos el amor más grande: el de cuidar a los demás.
🌍 Médicos Sin Fronteras lo vemos cada día en más de 70 países.
🚑 En cada emergencia, en cada paciente, en cada vida que protegemos.
🔹 Hoy, día de San Valentín, celebramos el amor más grande: el de cuidar a los demás.
February 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
💙 El amor que guía al mundo no tiene fronteras.
🌍 Médicos Sin Fronteras lo vemos cada día en más de 70 países.
🚑 En cada emergencia, en cada paciente, en cada vida que protegemos.
🔹 Hoy, día de San Valentín, celebramos el amor más grande: el de cuidar a los demás.
🌍 Médicos Sin Fronteras lo vemos cada día en más de 70 países.
🚑 En cada emergencia, en cada paciente, en cada vida que protegemos.
🔹 Hoy, día de San Valentín, celebramos el amor más grande: el de cuidar a los demás.
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
Teams are now able to reach northern Gaza.
Our colleagues no longer recognize their own neighborhoods, hospitals have been razed, and people are living in the rubble of their homes with no other shelter amid winter conditions.
What they found: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/north...
Our colleagues no longer recognize their own neighborhoods, hospitals have been razed, and people are living in the rubble of their homes with no other shelter amid winter conditions.
What they found: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/north...
February 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Teams are now able to reach northern Gaza.
Our colleagues no longer recognize their own neighborhoods, hospitals have been razed, and people are living in the rubble of their homes with no other shelter amid winter conditions.
What they found: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/north...
Our colleagues no longer recognize their own neighborhoods, hospitals have been razed, and people are living in the rubble of their homes with no other shelter amid winter conditions.
What they found: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/north...
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
Northern #Gaza: All components of society have been destroyed making it almost uninhabitable.
Our teams are now able to reach the north and to assess the medical and humanitarian needs.
Sanabel Sulaiman, our nurse, talks about the dire medical situation: youtube.com/shorts/3p5N8...
Our teams are now able to reach the north and to assess the medical and humanitarian needs.
Sanabel Sulaiman, our nurse, talks about the dire medical situation: youtube.com/shorts/3p5N8...
Doctors Without Borders nurse shares update from Northern #Gaza
YouTube video by Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières
youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Northern #Gaza: All components of society have been destroyed making it almost uninhabitable.
Our teams are now able to reach the north and to assess the medical and humanitarian needs.
Sanabel Sulaiman, our nurse, talks about the dire medical situation: youtube.com/shorts/3p5N8...
Our teams are now able to reach the north and to assess the medical and humanitarian needs.
Sanabel Sulaiman, our nurse, talks about the dire medical situation: youtube.com/shorts/3p5N8...
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
#Sudan: On Feb. 3, airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces hit residential areas of Nyala, South Darfur, hitting and destroying civilian houses.
32 people were killed and dozens injured. #TalkAboutSudan
32 people were killed and dozens injured. #TalkAboutSudan
February 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#Sudan: On Feb. 3, airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces hit residential areas of Nyala, South Darfur, hitting and destroying civilian houses.
32 people were killed and dozens injured. #TalkAboutSudan
32 people were killed and dozens injured. #TalkAboutSudan
Mass influxes of wounded patients arrive at hospitals across Sudan as “war on people” continues www.msf.org/mass-influxe...
Mass influxes of wounded patients arrive at hospitals across Sudan as “war on people” continues | MSF
MSF teams have responded to multiple mass casualty incidents across Sudan in the last few days.
www.msf.org
February 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Mass influxes of wounded patients arrive at hospitals across Sudan as “war on people” continues www.msf.org/mass-influxe...
Guinea has eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health problem – the first neglected tropical disease ever eliminated in the country!
stories.dndi.org/boletmouna/
stories.dndi.org/boletmouna/
Bölët Mouna
Inside Guinea's quest to eliminate sleeping sickness
stories.dndi.org
February 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Guinea has eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health problem – the first neglected tropical disease ever eliminated in the country!
stories.dndi.org/boletmouna/
stories.dndi.org/boletmouna/
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
#Uganda: Ebola outbreak has been confirmed by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, following the death of a 32-year-old nurse on Wednesday 29 January.
We have been asked to support with the response, and are currently assessing where and how we can best assist.
Our work with Ebola: www.msf.org/ebola
We have been asked to support with the response, and are currently assessing where and how we can best assist.
Our work with Ebola: www.msf.org/ebola
Ebola | MSF medical response
Discover more about ebola, our response to the issue and related stories from around the world.
www.msf.org
February 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
#Uganda: Ebola outbreak has been confirmed by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, following the death of a 32-year-old nurse on Wednesday 29 January.
We have been asked to support with the response, and are currently assessing where and how we can best assist.
Our work with Ebola: www.msf.org/ebola
We have been asked to support with the response, and are currently assessing where and how we can best assist.
Our work with Ebola: www.msf.org/ebola
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
Today is #WorldNTDDay! Science and innovation are our strongest tools to #EndTheNeglect and build a future without neglected tropical diseases.
By investing in research and developing safer, simpler, and more effective treatments, we can bring hope to millions affected. #BeatNTDs
By investing in research and developing safer, simpler, and more effective treatments, we can bring hope to millions affected. #BeatNTDs
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today is #WorldNTDDay! Science and innovation are our strongest tools to #EndTheNeglect and build a future without neglected tropical diseases.
By investing in research and developing safer, simpler, and more effective treatments, we can bring hope to millions affected. #BeatNTDs
By investing in research and developing safer, simpler, and more effective treatments, we can bring hope to millions affected. #BeatNTDs
Reposted by Dr Christos Christou
The Dengue Alliance met in Bangkok, bringing together leading scientists from India, Switzerland, Thailand, Malaysia & Brazil, and discussed exciting progress on pre-clinical, clinical development, diagnostics, and biomarkers. Thanks to
@SirirajMedicine for hosting. Together, we can tackle #dengue!
@SirirajMedicine for hosting. Together, we can tackle #dengue!
January 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Dengue Alliance met in Bangkok, bringing together leading scientists from India, Switzerland, Thailand, Malaysia & Brazil, and discussed exciting progress on pre-clinical, clinical development, diagnostics, and biomarkers. Thanks to
@SirirajMedicine for hosting. Together, we can tackle #dengue!
@SirirajMedicine for hosting. Together, we can tackle #dengue!