When Nyasebit Chan moved to Old Fangak in Jonglei State, South Sudan, a hepatitis E outbreak was well underway. The virus affects people of all ages but is particularly risky for pregnant women and girls. A mother to two sons, Nyasebit had left her immediate family in New Fangak to support her stepbrothers at a difficult time.
In Maiduguri, the capital city of Nigeria’s Borno State, a specialised medical facility has become a lifeline for pregnant women and newborns facing critical health risks. Just six months after its opening, the facility’s patient numbers continue to grow, underscoring its vital role in saving lives.
“I told my husband I would not survive childbirth again, because I have diabetes,” shares Negah Abdallah Ali, who has just delivered her healthy baby, Ashraf, at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) maternity ward at the Mocha General hospital.
As part of an emergency response to the devastating storm in Mozambique, MSF is providing psychological support to survivors to cope with their distress and to overwhelmed health professionals.
Dr Ahmed Seedat has been working in Nyala, the second-largest city in Sudan, as Medical Activity Manager. He shares what he experienced on assignment - the resilience of patients caught in conflict and the immense dedication of his colleagues.
Midwife Solange Famanou Ahidjo has worked in MSF maternity unit at Aboutengué camp in eastern Chad for a year. Surrounded by a team of midwives and assistants, Solange provides critical care to women throughout their pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum period. She shares her account of working as a midwife with MSF.
Roland Couprie, worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Chad as a water, sanitation, and hygiene team leader. During his assignment, Roland implemented water supply solutions in refugee camps to help those fleeing the ongoing violence in Sudan.
Every year Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recruits over 4,000 internationally mobile staff globally. These medical and non-medical professionals join our locally hired teams to provide lifesaving medical assistance to those who need it the most. It’s a rewarding and challenging opportunity for professionals eager to work towards making healthcare accessible to all.
The team at the MSF Arbovirus Prevention Project released over eight million mosquitos deliberately infected with the bacteria in El Manchén in 2023. Their hope was that the mosquitos would thrive, reproducing and passing Wolbachia down through the generations, radically reducing the rate of dengue in the area.
