Violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Navigating Humanitarian Challenges: Aid Efforts in Myanmar Amidst Crisis
Myanmar Context Myanmar, one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia, has been grappling with multifaceted humanitarian challenges, which have only exacerbated following the military coup on February 1, 2021. The resulting high inflation, economic instability, and resource scarcity have plunged the nation into deeper turmoil, leaving 18.6 million people in need of Read more.
Time is running out for international action to protect civilians and prevent atrocity crimes in Rafah, as UN Security Council resolution is ignored
RAMALLAH, 3 April 2024 – A week since the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, and days since the International Court of Justice issued additional provisional measures in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, States must act urgently to ensure its enforcement and prevent atrocity crimes in Rafah as attacks Read more.
War in a wheelchair
When his legs gave out, Grigory Fomenko relied on the kindness of his neighbour’s to help him survive. Some volunteered to go shopping at the store, while others prepared food for him. Then the war began… Grigory Fomenko reluctantly remembers the events of 2022. He recalls how the music school near his house was Read more.
Algeria: Exiled Sahrawi population faces critical shortages in healthcare and food
The Sahrawi Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Doctors of the World, has been steadfastly advocating for the right to health of the Sahrawi refugee population for over three decades. The partnership, rooted in the camps of Tindouf (Algeria), addresses the pressing health concerns faced by the Sahrawi people, particularly amid the humanitarian crisis Read more.
5 years after Cyclone Idai: Thousands of people in Mozambique still in need of primary health care
In Sofala province, one of the regions most affected by Cyclone Idai in 2019, thousands of people continue to live in resettlement centres and need support in accessing essential services. Over these five years on the ground, Doctors of the World has been providing primary health care to more than 2,300 families, with a Read more.
Haiti: Escalating violence in the country is raising alarm at Doctors of the World
An intensifying humanitarian and security crisis There are presently 5.5 million people who require humanitarian aid in Haiti – almost half the country’s population – and these needs are likely to considerably increase in the coming weeks. Recent coordinated attacks carried out by organized gangs on key infrastructures in Port-au-Prince have led to Read more.
Assessing the Health of the Syrian People After 13 Years of Conflict
March 15 marks 13 years since the war in Syria began • Only 59% of hospitals and 57 % of primary care centers are fully operational • More than a decade of conflict has forced many health professionals to flee the country, leaving health centers and hospitals with few health staff • The Read more.
Mayotte: Serious Health Risks
OBSTACLES TO ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE For almost four weeks, many people with whom we work in Mayotte have told us that they are unable to access healthcare centers. The two main reasons are: widespread insecurity and the blockades set up by “citizens’ movements” on the island’s roads and sea routes. The blockades Read more.
What is crossing the Darién Gap like for migrant women?
Only children are more vulnerable than women when it comes to crossing the Darién Gap. Many women who attempt to cross are in need; are anxious about whatever fate awaits them; and are exposed to various types of violence. The forest – located between Colombia and Panama – is one of the most dangerous, Read more.