Podcast: The Humanitarian Lens

Listen to MSF USA’s podcast, the Humanitarian Lens, for a deep dive into some of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world right now.

The Humanitarian Lens is a podcast by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières in the United States (MSF USA). Each episode features one of our MSF staff members working in some of the most challenging contexts in the world, from war zones to natural disasters to waves of mass displacement. Get insight on pressing issues currently shaping the humanitarian landscape through their firsthand experiences providing care to vulnerable people around the world.

In the latest episode of the Humanitarian Lens, join us for a conversation with supply chain coordinator Urshula Edwards about how her important role supports MSF projects worldwide.

The logistics of saving lives: Inside MSF's supply chain

When most people think about MSF, they picture doctors and nurses working in conflict zones. But behind every consultation, every surgery, and every vaccination campaign is an entire logistics and supply chain operation making that medical care possible.

Host of the Humanitarian Lens podcast Chigo Ahunanya interviews MSF supply chain coordinator Urshula Edwards

The logistics of saving lives

Supply chain coordinator Urshula Edwards explains how her role supports MSF projects worldwide.

MSF USA CEO Tirana Hassan speaks with editorial director Elias Primoff in New York for the fifth episode of The Humanitarian Lens podcast.

What it takes to provide medical care in Haiti

MSF USA CEO Tirana Hassan talks about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Haiti after her visit to Port-au-Prince.

Dr. Julia McDonald (right) joins host Chigo Ahunanya for the fourth episode of MSF's Humanitarian Lens podcast.

Why contraception is essential health care in humanitarian crises

Dr. Julia McDonald explains why contraception is not a political issue in humanitarian contexts, but a vital, lifesaving medical service.

Host Chigo Ahunanya speaks with MSF International President Javid Abdelmoneim in episode 3 of the Humanitarian Lens podcast.

Understanding the aid shift's impact on global health

MSF International President Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim describes the realities teams are seeing on the ground after international aid shifts.

Dr. Aqsa Durrani on MSF's podcast, the Humanitarian Lens.

A doctor's account from Gaza

Dr. Aqsa Durrani shares what she saw working at MSF’s field hospital in Gaza.

Dr. Mohammed Fadlalla, MSF physician speaks on MSF USA's podcast the Humanitarian Lens.

Inside Sudan’s humanitarian crisis

Dr. Mohammed Fadlalla shares what it’s like working in Sudan during the ongoing humanitarian emergency.

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