News & stories

Story | Jul 01, 2024

Why measles remains a mass killer in DR Congo

MSF is responding to a new measles outbreak in DR Congo, where ensuring complete vaccination in remote equatorial forests is a formidable logistical challenge.

Story | Mar 20, 2024

How to make sure we’re ready for the next pandemic

As leaders meet this week to negotiate the global “pandemic accord," the US must do more to ensure we are prepared for future public health emergencies.

News | Feb 09, 2024

MSF study: Ebola vaccine cuts mortality figures in half for people infected with the virus

New findings show vaccination reduces not only the risk of infection, but also the risk of death.

Story | Dec 21, 2023

Voices from a forgotten crisis in DR Congo

The crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo deepened in 2023 as displacement broke records. Here are the stories of people affected.

Research | Nov 15, 2023

Five things to know about antimicrobial resistance

Resistance to antibiotics has become a global health crisis, complicating the treatment of bacterial infections and endangering lives around the world.

Story | Jul 12, 2023

Preventing measles is a marathon, not a sprint

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can easily spiral out of control without routine vaccinations.

Story | Aug 25, 2022

Access (or not) to vaccines for monkeypox in Africa: a sense of déjà vu?

Story | May 23, 2022

MSF is responding to unprecedented surge of measles cases

Alert Newsletter | May 21, 2021

Spring 2021: Vaccines work

Preventing the spread of deadly disease.

News | Jan 12, 2021

MSF: Creation of global Ebola vaccine stockpile is a positive step forward

Efforts toward progress must continue