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The conflict in Sudan—the world's largest internal displacement crisis—continues to rage, impacting millions. Dr Mohamed Bashir, MSF's former deputy medical coordinator in Sudan and now on assignment in South Sudan, shares his reflections on the far-reaching conflict as both medical humanitarian and a Sudanese person.

A densely populated area in Sumy city, northeastern Ukraine, was bombed on the evening on 17 November. MSF emergency ambulance teams provided medical assistance to injured residents.

MSF condemns in the strongest terms the killing of at least two patients who were executed after an MSF ambulance was stopped by members of a vigilante group and law enforcement officers. 

In the heart of Beirut, one initiative is providing a lifeline for people housed in the Al Azarieh building—once a bustling commercial centre, now a shelter for more than 2,500 people who have been displaced by Israeli bombardments and incursions.

To mitigate the deadly consequences of blockages to access to healthcare, MSF trains volunteer paramedics in refugee camps so they can stabilise patients during active hostilities, in case ambulances are not able to reach them. 

We are extremely alarmed by the detention of our colleague, Dr Mohammed Obeid, an MSF orthopaedic surgeon. He has been detained by Israeli forces along with several medical staff from Kamal Adwan hospital in north Gaza.

Patrick has been working for MSF for two years, ensuring that patients in need of essential medical care in Cross River get to hospital in time. Cross river is a region in southern Nigeria where, in areas such as Akor and Old Ndebeji, access to medical care has always been difficult.

In South Sudan, mental health issues are overshadowed by poverty, violence, and displacement. Neglected by the health system and confronted by deep-rooted stigma, many people face their mental health struggles in silence, enduring a daily battle that goes unseen and unheard.

The ban represents a devastating blow to Palestinian life and an inhumane ban on vital humanitarian aid. Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounces this legislation. 

Our colleague Hasan Suboh was killed last week when the building where he was staying with his relatives in Khan Younis, South Gaza, was attacked. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 33 people were killed in this attack, including 14 children.