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Friends of MSF Stockholm

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Friends of MSF Stockholm

FAQs
- Vad är FoMSF-Stockholm? Men det är här FoMSF kommer in i bilden!

- Hur kan en medlem i FoMSF stötta MSF? NEJ! This is where FoMSF comes in!

Friends of MSF är en studentförening som arbetar med att stötta Läkare Utan Gränser samt sprida information och inspiration om hur man kan engagera sig humanitärt! FoMSF-Stockholm (Friends of Läkare utan Gränser Stockholm) är en studentorganisation som alla studenter i Stockholm är välkomna att gå med i. Vi består av en styrelse tillsammans med olika arbetsgrupper (nyheter, events, språk, mm) Som

student kan det vara svårt att engagera sig direkt med Läkare Utan Gränser i och med att vi varken är färdigutbildade och därmed inte kan arbeta i fält eller har en tillräckligt bra ekonomi för vilja vara månadsgivare. Vi erbjuder en möjlighet för dig att lära dig mer om MSF som organisation, och att kunna stötta MSF på en officiellt sätt genom att vi anordnar med olika sorters events (insamlingar, mapathon, mm) samt att hjälpa MSF att sprida information och medvetenhet om MSFs olika arbeten.

- Måste jag plugga ett vårdrelateratyrke? Vi är öppna för ALLA studenter i Stockholm, oavsett vilket program du pluggar. I fältet behövs alla olika yrken, från vårdgivare till tekniker till ingenjörer med flera.
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-What is FoMSF-Stockholm? FoMSF-Stockholm (Friends of Doctors Without Borders Stockholm) is a student organization that all students studying in Stockholm are welcome to join. As students we cannot work directly for MSF as we have not finished our program of study yet, and most do not have the money to make substantial donations. Thus it can be hard to find a way to support MSF. We are composed of a board and several different work groups (news/awareness, events, language, etc). How can being a member in FoMSF help MSF?
-We offer you the opportunity to learn more about MSF as an organization. Through us you can support MSF in a more official capacity by helping to organize events (fundraising, mapathons, etc.) and by helping to spread awareness of issues MSF is involved in around the world. Do I need to study a healthcare profession to join?
-NO! We welcome ALL students that student at a university in Stockholm, without regard to program of study. In field operations all different types of professions are needed, from healthcare to technicians to engineers!

19/04/2026

SUNDAY NEWS!!📰

A hospital on rails – MSF’s medical evacuation trains in Ukraine

When hospitals near the frontlines become too dangerous or overwhelmed, patients still need care and in Ukraine, that care has sometimes come by train. Since 31 March 2022, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), together with Ukrainian Railways, has operated medical evacuation trains to transfer patients from hospitals close to the fighting to
safer parts of the country where treatment is still possible. One of the trains was even equipped to care for patients in need of intensive care. In just over a month, between 31 March and 6 May 2022, MSF evacuated 653 patients, of whom 355 had been injured directly by the war.

These trains are much more than transport. They function as moving hospital wards, staffed by doctors and nurses and equipped with oxygen, monitoring devices, and space for patients on stretchers or in beds. Even during the journey, treatment continues. In 2023, MSF evacuated 1,300 patients by medical train in Ukraine.

One especially powerful example comes from Kherson in October 2023, after a hospital in the region was shelled. MSF evacuated 150 patients, transporting them first by ambulance to the station and then onward by medical train.
During one of these evacuations, MSF doctor Nataliia Pivovar spent 36 hours on board, caring for mostly elderly patients, many of whom had dementia, cerebral palsy, or other neurological conditions.

Some patients were frightened and confused as shelling could still be heard nearby while they were being brought onto the train. Some had hearing impairments and did not understand what was happening, so staff had to calmly reassure them that they were being taken somewhere
safe. In one carriage alone, Nataliia was responsible for nine patients, checking blood pressure, giving medication, and monitoring those who needed oxygen. In a war where hospitals have been damaged and access to healthcare is constantly disrupted, these trains have become a lifeline: carrying patients away from danger while continuing the care they need along the way.

Read more at MSF’s stories and
https://www.msf.org/journey-resilience-36-hours-caring-patients-train

17/04/2026

FILMVISNING av filmen Före Mörkret med Läkare utan gränser!🌟🎬

Filmen är baserad på en sann historia som ägde rum under 15 timmar på Läkare utan gränsers fältsjukhus i Centralafrikanska republiken på julafton 2013.

Datum: Onsdag 29 april
Tid: 18.00
Plats: Zita biograf, Birger Jarlsgatan 37, Stockholm

Köp biljett via länken i bion! Endast 100 kr för studenter! Men även icke-studenter är välkomna såklart!!

Vitamin Well bjuder på dricka!🥤

Vi ses där!!🍿🎞️

12/04/2026

SUNDAY NEWS! 📰

Invisible Millions: Healthcare on the Margins in Iran

Iran hosts around 4.5 million displaced people, including 2.6 million Afghans, yet only a small portion are officially registered. The rest often live in the shadows, facing daily challenges—not least when it comes to accessing something as fundamental as healthcare. Stigma, exclusion, lack of identification, and financial hardship often prevent people from seeking or receiving treatment. This is where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) steps in.

In South Tehran, one of the city’s most underserved areas, MSF provides hepatitis C testing and treatment in drug rehabilitation centres, alongside sexual and reproductive healthcare for Afghan women.

In Mashhad, near the Afghan border, MSF brings healthcare directly to communities through mobile clinics, with medical consultations, infectious disease screening, health education, counselling, social support, and a clinic serving many Afghan refugees in the Golshahr district.

In Kerman province, MSF is the only organisation providing direct healthcare to Afghan refugees, offering basic care, specialist referrals, and clinics for new and unregistered arrivals, covering everything from chronic illnesses to mental health support.

MSF’s work became significantly more challenging at the beginning of this year, as the escalation of conflict in Iran in February intensified humanitarian needs across the country. Following the outbreak of the conflict, MSF quickly responded by donating medical supplies for 500 patients, along with essential relief items for displaced people including 5,000 blankets, 4,000 pillows, and thousands of hygiene products such as toothpaste, shampoo, and sanitary pads.

However, the situation remains complex. MSF’s clinic in South Tehran is temporarily closed but will reopen with a more specialised focus, while activities in Mashhad and Kerman continue with reduced staff. MSF are waiting for approval to expand emergency care, keep clinics open 24/7, and support the local health system.

Humanitarian needs are rapidly increasing. MSF remains committed to reaching those most in need.

Read more here: https://www.msf.org/iran

09/04/2026

It’s time for the presentation of the BOARD 2026!🌟

We look forward to the upcoming year and hope to see you all at our events soon!🤩🏥

07/04/2026

Nyfiken på hur vägen till Läkare Utan Gränser kan se ut?
Välkommen till en inspirerande kväll med Eugene och Margareta på temat från student till Läkare Utan Gränser. Vi pratar om vägen till humanitära uppdrag, erfarenheter längs vägen och hur internationellt arbete kan ta form.
Det här eventet är öppet för alla som är intresserade av global hälsa, humanitärt arbete och Läkare Utan Gränsers verksamhet.
🗓 Onsdag 15 april 2026
⏰ 17:15
📍 SLFSS konferensrum, Villagatan 5
Vi bjuder på poké bowls och fika.
Platserna är begränsade, så anmäl dig via länken i bion.
Obs: Du behöver vara medlem i Friends of MSF för att anmäla dig, men medlemskapet är gratis.
Vi ses där!

05/04/2026

SUNDAY NEWS!!📰

2015 – An earthquake shakes Nepal!

On April 25, 2015, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. Thousands of people were killed, tens of thousands were injured, and large parts of the country, especially around the capital Kathmandu were devastated.

The earthquake destroyed homes, hospitals, and entire villages, particularly in mountainous regions. Many people were left homeless without access to healthcare, clean water, or shelter. The situation worsened due to aftershocks and a second major earthquake in May.

Within a day, MSF deployed emergency teams and sent large amounts of medical supplies to Nepal. They organized surgical teams, mobile clinics, and logistics to reach affected populations quickly.

MSF set up mobile clinics and an inflatable hospital in heavily affected areas. They treated injuries such as fractures and infections, performed surgeries, and referred critically injured patients to hospitals in Kathmandu.

Many of the worst-hit communities were located in remote mountain areas. MSF used helicopters to deliver aid, including food, medicine, and shelter materials, and to provide medical care to people who otherwise had no access to assistance.

In addition to physical care, MSF provided psychological support to people affected by trauma. They conducted counseling sessions and helped both children and adults cope with fear, stress, and loss.

In the months following the disaster, MSF carried out thousands of medical consultations, treated urgent cases, and distributed aid to tens of thousands of households. As is often the case when MSF helps in catastrophic scenarios it is to help the already existing healthcare system of the country to cope with the event. And over the following months and years MSF left Nepal.

Read more: https://www.msf.org/nepal

29/03/2026

SUNDAY NEWS!📰

Noma - the “face-eating” neglected tropical disease

Noma is an infectious disease that begins as a treatable mouth ulcer if antibiotics are given early, but without treatment it can progress to gangrene, destroying facial tissues and bones, leading to life-threatening complications such as the inability to eat or breathe.

The disease is not contagious, but the risk of developing it increases with conditions linked to extreme poverty, such as poor oral hygiene, malnutrition, weakened immune systems, and other infections. Each year, around 140,000 people are affected, most of them children.

In Nigeria, where the disease remains a major public health concern, MSF works in collaboration with local health authorities at Sokoto Noma Hospital to provide care for those affected. This includes reconstructive surgery and long-term rehabilitation. Raising awareness is also a key mission to enabling early treatment and reducing stigma.

“When I was in primary school, it was only my cousin who wanted to sit next to me.” – Hussaini Usman, survivor of noma infection

Since December 2023, WHO has officially recognized noma as a neglected tropical disease, a step expected to increase research, improve treatment, and strengthen prevention efforts.

Read more at https://noma.msf.org 🌐

22/03/2026

SUNDAY NEWS!📰

Since early 2026, escalating violence in northeastern South Sudan, particularly around Lankien in Jonglei and Upper Nile states has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. Many have walked for days after villages were burned, and at least 25,000 people have arrived in Chuil, while tens of thousands more are spread across nearby areas or have fled to places like Minkaman. Many have been displaced multiple times.

People are now living outdoors or in makeshift shelters without enough food, clean water, or healthcare. Since late February, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has scaled up its response, providing thousands of medical consultations, treating malnutrition, and distributing essential supplies, while also improving water and sanitation services. Despite this, many hard-to-reach communities still lack lifesaving aid.

The situation is described as life-threatening, with some families surviving on leaves. At the same time, attacks on hospitals and limited humanitarian access have worsened the crisis. Malnutrition rates are extremely high, especially among children, and the risk of disease outbreaks is growing. MSF warns that without urgent and coordinated international support, the situation could rapidly deteriorate into a humanitarian catastrophe.

Do you want to read more?
Visit https://www.msf.org/displaced-people-northeastern-south-sudan-need-urgent-support

15/03/2026

First SUNDAY NEWS post!!!📰

Today’s post is about The forgotten crisis around Lake Chad

A long-running conflict is ongoing on the border between Cameroon and Nigeria, located around Lake Chad. It started in Nigeria in 2009 and has since then spread to several countries. MSF has been present since 2015.

Northern Cameroon has been hit hard by the consequences of the conflict. Fear of attacks, lack of healthcare and malnutrition are some examples.

The crisis is considered complex and is based on several causes - poverty, conflict and climate change.

“People are afraid to work in the fields. Kidnappings for ransom have become common, and fear dominates people’s lives” says Wasa Hassan, a health worker in Cameroon.

Doctors Without Borders has now been on site for over 10 years and is providing medical support, including emergency surgery and maternity care. They are also providing malnutrition treatment and psychological support.

Do you want to read more? Visit www.msf.org/chad or lakareutangranser.se

Keep a look out on our instagram .stockholm for weekly SUNDAY NEWS!🗞️🌟

08/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in our pubquiz last friday!!🤩🌍🫀 We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did and we look forward to seeing you again at our next event!

And thanks to for the collaboration!🕺

21/01/2026

Föreläsning med akutläkare Märit Halmin! 🩺🏥

Ett gemensamt arrangemang av Friends of MSF, KirA och KATMED Stockholm. Märit Halmin är akutläkare och har lång erfarenhet av internationellt arbete inom Läkare Utan Gränser. Föreläsningen ger inblick i medicinskt arbete i humanitära kriser, bland annat hennes erfarenheter från Gaza.

När? Måndag 26/1, kl 17:20–18:30
Var? Franklinsalen, Campus Solna

Vi bjuder såklart på fika!🍪

Anmäl er via länken i bion👆

Det här vill ni inte missa! Varmt välkomna!

21/10/2025

Astrid Börjesson är barnmorska och har arbetat för Läkare utan gränser i Afghanistan. På måndag (27/10) kommer hon till KI för att berätta om sina upplevelser, kom och lyssna! Vi lovar en värdefull och inspirerande kväll med gott fika 🩺❤️

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