MSF, Doctors Without Borders, Hurrican Melissa
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the devastating Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing flooding and widespread destruction. The hurricane is now affecting Cuba and other countries in the region.

While Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is not currently present in Jamaica, we are preparing to send emergency teams specialising in health care, logistics, and water and sanitation when possible, as the airport remains closed as of October 29. Our teams are also preparing to send supplies, including medical kits, non-food items, and critical materials, to provide safe water, depending on the identified needs.

MSF is often one of the first organisations on the ground when a natural disaster strikes. Our teams travel by car, train, boat, or helicopter to dispatch mobile clinics to areas in and around disaster zones, providing displaced people with medical and psychological first aid, essential relief items like tents and blankets, and routine health care for people with chronic conditions. We also mobilise our global logistics network to support local health facilities with essential medicines and supplies and help local staff provide specialised treatment.

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