Eswatini: Survivors of Sexual Violence Still Struggle to Access Care
July 3, 2026For many years, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) has remained a deeply alarming reality in Eswatini, affecting both men and women, and predominantly women and minors. The percentage of girls aged 13–24 who have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime declined between 2007 and...
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Mozambique: MSF concludes activities in Palma following healthcare collapse triggered by deadly 2021 attack
July 3, 2026In late March 2021, non-state armed groups later affiliating to Islamic State Mozambique attacked and looted the town of Palma, in Mozambique. Over several days of siege, more than 1,000 people were reportedly killed and nearly 67,000 displaced.1,2 The attack cut off the coastal town, which is known internationally for hosting major...
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Ukraine | Damaged ambulance station, injured medical personnel: the aftermath of the Russian military’s attack on Kyiv
July 3, 2026On the night of July 2 2026, the Russian military carried out yet another massive attack on Kyiv, where Médecins Sans Frontières staff live and work. Official reports so far confirm 20 deaths and at least 86 wounded have been reported. Among the targets was an...
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Mali: Security crisis isolates border communities and exacerbates humanitarian needs
July 3, 2026The protracted security crisis along Mali’s border areas is making it difficult for local and displaced populations to access healthcare, water and basic services. On the Burkina Faso and Mauritania border, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is adapting its activities to meet ever-increasing needs....
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