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Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

MSF welcomes WHO Solidarity Call to Action to share COVID-19 technology and intellectual property

Our organisation welcomes the launch of the World Health Organization's solidarity call to share knowledge on COVID-19 technology and innovation which will benefit those who need it most. Here are the latest details.
 Press Release - 29 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Fighting fake news with health promotion

"The biggest problem, it seems, is correcting the myths, misconceptions and fake news about the disease."- Azalet Dube, MSF health promoter.
 Fieldworkers Stories - 29 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Unregulated Market for Personal Protective Equipment is Putting Lives at Risk

PPE shortages are a reality during the COVID-19, MSF has urged for countries to ensure that healthcare workers have enough and transparent distribution of personal protective equipment.
 Press Release - 28 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Knock-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: adapting MSF projects to continue essential medical care

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our operations globally, however, we continue to provide much needed medical care for COVID-19 and all other illnesses in our operations. Here is an update on the latest developments.
 Latest News - 25 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Collateral damage:  The threat to child health in humanitarian settings from the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is a concern for children's health in humanitarian settings because their need for healthcare is hindered by the ongoing attention on the response to COVID-19 which could have a devastating impact on those who need it most.
 Latest News - 25 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

“People need information.” Teaching how to test in the time of COVID-19

Our forensic nurse Bhelekazi Mdlalose takes us through the work she does in the field as a contact tracer and conducting COVID-19 testing in Gauteng. Mdlalose trains health workers from the Department of Health to perform tests properly.
 Fieldworkers Stories - 22 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

In Aden’s only COVID-19 treatment centre we are seeing a catastrophe unfold

Our COVID-19 treatment centre in Aden, Yemen is overwhelmed with increasing number of people diagnosed with COVID-19. Our teams on the ground call for support from the UN and other donor states to support the ministry of health to control the spread of the outbreak.
 Press Release - 21 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

“The catastrophe we all feared is here”: What it is like to treat COVID-19 in Aden

Our teams in Aden, Yemen are reaching out to other donor states to help control the spread of the outbreak of COVID-19 in the city, as people are dying at an alarming rate, lack of resources is slowing down the progress to get people isolated and treated in time.
 Latest News - 21 May 2020
 
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Progress toward MSF R40 million South Africa COVID-19 Crisis Fund target inspires medics, challenges corporations to keep donating

Business leaders and foundations challenge peers to match contributions to donate and save lives
 Press Release - 20 May 2020
 
South Sudan

South Sudan: Renewed violence in Pieri kills and wounds dozens, including MSF staff

One of our MSF professionals was killed and two more were injured in Pieri, Jonglei State in South Sudan.
 Press Release - 19 May 2020