Concurrent emergencies
Ongoing violence amongst armed groups in several locations has displaced many people whilst placing increased pressures on the healthcare system.
Inadequate access to healthcare
Shortages of skilled health workers and medical supplies prevent access to basic healthcare.
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After the deadly civil war that took place in 2013-2014, the Central African Republic enjoyed a period of relative calm. However, tensions between numerous armed groups escalated again at the end of 2016, throwing the country into a renewed spiral of violence, and resulted in thousands being killed or wounded.
Ongoing violence in several locations aggravated the already dire health needs of the population, 15% of whom (close to 700,000 people) are displaced. Armed groups control 70 per cent of the country; banditry and security incidents are common, and MSF has been directly affected by armed attacks, harassment and robberies.
