Italy

Over the last decade, Italy has become one of the main entry points to Europe for undocumented migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers arriving by sea. Most have experienced extreme violence, abuse, and ill-treatment during their journeys, particularly in Libya.

Throughout 2025, an MSF mobile team was in Agrigento, Sicily, to assist people who had crossed the central Mediterranean Sea by boat. Many people identified as vulnerable, such as people who survived torture or trafficking, people living with disabilities, pregnant women, unaccompanied children, and people with severe physical or mental health conditions, are transferred to reception centers on arrival. Our team provides medical consultations, referrals for specialized care, and psychological support to migrants hosted in these centers. 

In Palermo, MSF delivers comprehensive care, combining medical and psychological rehabilitation with social and legal support, for migrants who have survived torture and intentional violence in Libya and along their journeys. Our teams in Palermo work in collaboration with the university hospital.