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Story | Nov 16, 2023

MSF responds to Mpox outbreak in Bolomba, DR Congo

“The medical strategy aims to bring health care as close as possible to affected people.”

News | Oct 26, 2023

DR Congo: Violence in Masisi territory causes severe malnutrition

This year, severe acute malnutrition is surging among children in parts of North Kivu, where armed conflict has forced many people to flee their homes and agricultural lands.

Story | Aug 09, 2023

Missing Maps: How geodata is helping humanitarian aid efforts

With the Missing Maps initiative, MSF teams are leveraging spatial data to better evaluate the extent of displacement in the hard-to-reach camps around Goma, DR Congo.

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.

News | Jun 21, 2023

DR Congo: Rapid, tangible increase of humanitarian aid needed

UN agencies announced they would step up efforts in North Kivu. These intentions must be translated into concrete action.

Story | Jun 01, 2023

Invisible crisis brews in DR Congo as thousands flee North Kivu

A rapid influx of displaced people has overwhelmed services and a recent measles outbreak has put additional stress on health care providers.

Story | May 10, 2023

A state of constant emergency in North Kivu's Masisi hospital

In DR Congo, MSF is responding to the health consequences of years of conflict and displacement.

Story | Nov 02, 2022

How MSF is responding to the climate emergency

Many of the communities we work with are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and environmental crises.

Story | Jul 21, 2022

The migration double standard

International solidarity and support for Ukrainian refugees show humane migration policy is possible. So why are people fleeing other countries treated differently?

Story | May 23, 2022

MSF is responding to unprecedented surge of measles cases