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16/06/2026

One month after the Ebola disease outbreak was declared in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), MSF warns that despite the recent scale-up in the response, major gaps in surveillance, diagnosis, contact tracing and community engagement continue to undermine efforts to bring the outbreak under control. A response that is proportionate to the scale of the outbreak is urgently needed.

“One month on, the Ebola disease outbreak is outpacing the response effort,” says Kate White, emergency medical coordinator for MSF in DRC. “No one knows the true scale or exactly where the disease is spreading in DRC. What we do know is that most treatment centres in Ituri province are overwhelmed; many of our patients arrive at a late stage of the disease, and the majority were never identified or monitored as contacts before seeking care.”

Ever wonder how far your donation goes? $100 can provide treatment for 2 severely malnourished children for 45 days. $26...
15/06/2026

Ever wonder how far your donation goes?

$100 can provide treatment for 2 severely malnourished children for 45 days. $260 can supply a sterile delivery kit to make childbirth safer. $453 can shelter 10 displaced families. Every contribution helps MSF deliver medical care where it's needed most — without delay, without bias, without red tape.

Donate before 30 June and claim your tax deduction this EOFY: https://msfa.me/4at7nKo

Somalia is one of the countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis. At Mudug Regional Hospital in Galkayo, MSF is cha...
14/06/2026

Somalia is one of the countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis. At Mudug Regional Hospital in Galkayo, MSF is changing how it keeps activities running.

After years of relying almost entirely on diesel generators for power, MSF has expanded and upgraded the hospital's solar power system, adding solar panels to the roof and battery storage that holds electricity for use after sunset. Today, the hospital draws a large share of its power from the sun, with diesel generators kept as a backup rather than the main source.

Diesel has not disappeared entirely – when MSF responds to emergencies, or during periods of peak demand, generators remain essential – but they are no longer what the hospital depends on day to day.

Read more: https://msf.org.au/article/project-news/powering-care-msf-supported-hospital-mudug-somalia

While MSF Australia remains independently funded, we welcome the Australian Government’s announcement of funding for the...
12/06/2026

While MSF Australia remains independently funded, we welcome the Australian Government’s announcement of funding for the Ebola disease outbreak and their commitment to global health security.

From our years of Ebola experience, we know the best way to reduce the spread of this outbreak is to control it at its source, through identification of cases, contact tracing, community engagement, and strong infection-prevention measures.

Despite a so-called ceasefire, Lebanon is facing a severe and rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel's escal...
11/06/2026

Despite a so-called ceasefire, Lebanon is facing a severe and rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel's escalation of attacks and bombardment in Lebanon on 2 March 2026.

MSF teams are witnessing a continued military escalation that is resulting in civilian casualties, driving mass forced displacement, restricting access to healthcare. MSF calls for the immediate protection of civilians, healthcare workers, ambulances, and medical facilities and an end to forced displacement.

When conflict threatens access to healthcare, MSF teams work to ensure care continues. Around one-third of the patients ...
11/06/2026

When conflict threatens access to healthcare, MSF teams work to ensure care continues.

Around one-third of the patients who receive medical aid from MSF are people affected by armed conflict. In these settings, hospitals may be damaged, communities displaced, and access to essential healthcare severely disrupted.

Join us for our upcoming webinar, We Are Stronger Together: How MSF Delivers Care During Times of Conflict, to hear directly from experienced MSF staff about what it takes to provide medical care in some of the world's most challenging humanitarian contexts.

Learn how teams adapt to changing circumstances, overcome operational challenges, and continue providing lifesaving healthcare where it is needed most.

📆 Tuesday, 23 June 2026
⏰ 5:30-6:30PM (AEST) / 7:30-8:30PM (NZST)
📍 Online

Register now: https://msf.org.au/event/we-are-stronger-together-webinar

11/06/2026

“Even in wars, protection of civilians is an obligation that the warring parties have to respect.”

Ahmed Abd-elrahman, MSF director of operations, shares a voice note detailing his time in Tiné, Chad.

Since early May, drone strikes around Tina (Sudan) have intensified near the Chad border. MSF-supported teams in Tiné have treated 116 wounded patients, including an increasing number of civilians. Strikes are now reported almost daily.

MSF welcomes the Australian Government’s strong statement regarding Israel’s unreasonable restrictions on international ...
10/06/2026

MSF welcomes the Australian Government’s strong statement regarding Israel’s unreasonable restrictions on international NGOs providing lifesaving care in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

MSF has documented the catastrophic consequences of restricted access to healthcare, food, water and humanitarian assistance. Our teams have seen sharp increases in malnutrition among mothers and children in Gaza, in a context where acute malnutrition was nearly non-existent before the war.

MSF continues to work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory despite severe restrictions, insecurity, displacement orders and attacks on healthcare. We welcome further Australian action that presses Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian and medical organisations, allow safe and sustained access for aid and protect healthcare workers and patients, to reduce preventable death, disease and starvation.

09/06/2026

Armand Sprecher, MSF Emergency Physician and Epidemiologist, explains the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the need for ongoing dialogue with local communities to build trust and support the response efforts.

To strengthen health workers’ protection during the Ebola outbreak response in the DRC, MSF is organizing training sessions for staff before their deployment to affected areas. Once on the ground, some of these staff members will also be able to train local health workers.

MSF continues to scale up its response, with our teams now running three treatment centres, along with many other key activities.

08/06/2026

In Kenya, around 800,000 people need palliative care each year, yet less than 2% can access it. In Homa Bay, MSF, working with the Department of Health, is supporting patients with advanced, life‑limiting illnesses by providing palliative care. Through a dedicated mobile team, this support reaches patients and their families, at home where it matters most. Because healthcare is not only about saving lives, but also about relieving suffering.

Read more on patients' experiences in Homa Bay, Kenya: https://msfa.me/4oci9dB

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