News & stories

Story | Jun 27, 2023

Pregnant and disabled people in the deadly Darién Gap

Migrants in Panama face inadequate conditions in terms of protection, hygiene, and access to basic services. 

Story | Dec 27, 2022

2022: The year in photos

A year of MSF's medical activity around the world

Story | Dec 22, 2022

Drawing the journey: Migrants share stories from the road through Central America

Story | Dec 20, 2022

Forgotten Emergencies 2022: MSF responds

Story | Dec 19, 2022

International Migrants Day 2022: Stories from the deadly Darién Gap

Over 220,000 migrants faced the treacherous journey this year.

Story | Dec 08, 2022

2022: A year of bearing witness

We bear witness and speak out. Read stories from MSF staff about what this work means to them.

Story | Sep 23, 2022

Migration in the Americas: “All we are looking for is a better life”

Perilous routes and inhumane migration policies are not deterring people from attempting the treacherous journey north.

Story | Jun 17, 2022

“We are tired and desperate”: Stories from families who survived the Darién Gap

In 2022, most migrants crossing the Darien Gap are Venezuelans—a shift from 2021, which saw a majority of Haitians risking the dangerous journey from Colombia to Panama.

News | May 19, 2022

Dire reception conditions and a lack of emergency medical care for migrants arriving in Panama

MSF repeats its calls for safe routes between Colombia and Panama and urgent medical care for victims of sexual violence at the first point of arrival.

Story | May 06, 2022

Though fewer people are making the crossing to Panama, the Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever