The Americas

 
The Triatoma bug, also known as the "kissing bug," carries the parasite that causes Chagas.
The Americas

Paraguay

MSF first worked in Paraguay in 2010 and closed its projects in 2013.
 
MSF teams providing care to COVID patients in Antonio Lorena hospital, Cusco, Peru.
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Peru

​MSF started working in Peru in 1985​ and closed its projects in 2007.
 
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Brazil

In 2022, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) conducted activities to assist the growing numbers of Venezuelan migrants arriving in Brazil. We also provided mental health care for people affected by floods and landslides.
 
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Colombia

Despite the peace process, a resurgence in violence has led to people in Colombia becoming displaced or traumatised.
 
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Haiti

Political instability, an earthquake in August 2021, a fuel crisis and chronic violence have pushed the healthcare system in Haiti to its limits as needs are on the rise.
 
MSF team in Honduras
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Honduras

Honduras has experienced years of political, economic and social instability, and has one of the highest rates of violence in the world. This has great medical, psychological and social consequences for people.