In Mogovolas district, in the northern region of Mozambique, the prevalence of Bilharzia is notably high. Bilharzia is a parasitic infection caused by tiny waterborne worms, and if left untreated can cause damage to the liver, kidneys and bladder. With no access to safe water sources, villagers in Mogovolas are forced resort to unsafe water sources to meet their basic needs, risking exposure to this debilitating disease and to other waterborne infections.

While in some townships in the central part of Rakhine MSF has been able to maintain a minimum level of activities, our teams there equally struggle with severe access restrictions and the consequences of violent conflict. 

While in some townships in the central part of Rakhine MSF has been able to maintain a minimum level of activities, our teams there equally struggle with severe access restrictions and the consequences of violent conflict. 

In Mogovolas district, in the northern region of Mozambique, the prevalence of Bilharzia is notably high. Bilharzia is a parasitic infection caused by tiny waterborne worms, and if left untreated can cause damage to the liver, kidneys and bladder. With no access to safe water sources, villagers in the Mogovolas district are forced resort to unsafe water sources to meet their basic needs, risking exposure to this debilitating disease and to other waterborne infections.

Gynaecologist Dr Ute Schilling has a specialisation in oncology. She recently went on assignment to the city of Blantyre in Malawi with MSF, and tells us about her work treating cervical cancer in this region.

Gynaecologist Dr Ute Schilling has a specialisation in oncology. She recently went on assignment to the city of Blantyre in Malawi with MSF, and tells us about her work treating cervical cancer in this region.

The conflict in Sudan’s West Darfur state has led to more violence against Masalit communities in El Geneina, the capital city. Photographer Corentin Fohlen provides a glimpse into the lives of survivors and families who have fled to east Chad. 

The conflict in Sudan’s West Darfur state has led to more violence against Masalit communities in El Geneina, the capital city. Photographer Corentin Fohlen provides a glimpse into the lives of survivors and families who have fled to east Chad. 

After nine months of relentless war, people’s access to healthcare in Gaza continues to worsen, particularly for those most vulnerable when healthcare is unavailable, such as pregnant women and children.