Mental health support for people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye

April 11, 2023

In Türkiye the consequences of this February’s devastating earthquakes are all too visible in destroyed buildings, makeshift camps and rebuilding efforts widespread in affected areas. With the coming of spring, heavy rain has caused flooding, creating further issues. For the...

Voices from Adiyaman, Türkiye

February 17, 2023

On 15 February, in collaboration with the Turkish Medical Association, a team from Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) donated various essential relief items to people affected by the earthquake in the city of Adiyaman in southern Türkiye. The donated...

Earthquakes in Syria: “There is no time to waste in reaching the people of this region”

February 15, 2023

According to the latest estimates, the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria have killed more than 35,000 people and injured tens of thousands more. Médecins Sans Frontières works with affected populations in northwestern Syria with nearly 500 staff members. At...

Overwhelming needs as earthquakes hit south Türkiye and northwest Syria: MSF scales up its response

February 7, 2023

Following the powerful earthquakes that hit the south of Türkiye and northwest Syria on February 6th, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), already supporting the population of northwest Syria, has mobilized its team along with local partners to respond to the increasing...