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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Australia Executive Director Jennifer Tierney has written to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging him to do everything in his power to bring about an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

Following the outbreak of war in early October between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation in the south of Gaza is dire and unsafe.

Following the outbreak of war in early October between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation in the south of Gaza is dire and unsafe.

Palestinians in need of medical care face overwhelmed hospitals, movement restrictions, and ongoing intense bombardment.

Palestinians in need of medical care face overwhelmed hospitals, movement restrictions, and ongoing intense bombardment.

Three months after thousands of people lost their lives in devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel, residents of the city of Derna are suffering the psychological aftermath of the disaster. MSF doctors and psychologists have been providing them with medical care and mental health support.  

Three months after thousands of people lost their lives in devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel, residents of the city of Derna are suffering the psychological aftermath of the disaster. MSF doctors and psychologists have been providing them with medical care and mental health support.  

With Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine has become the most heavily mined country globally; around 30 per cent of its territory may be contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance.

With Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine has become the most heavily mined country globally; around 30 per cent of its territory may be contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance.

Nasser Hospital, the largest remaining health facility in Gaza can no longer provide vital medical services, leaving Palestinians with few options for care.