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Israel must stop using water as a weapon of collective punishment in Gaza

Palestine, April 28 -- Israeli authorities are using access to water as a weapon against Palestinians, including by systematically depriving people in Gaza of water in a campaign of collective punishm... Read More


Five ways to reach more people with lifesaving vaccines

Measles, April 27 -- Vaccines save millions of lives every year. They reduce the risks of getting a disease by working with the body's natural defenses to build protection against vaccine-preventable ... Read More


Medical Aid Expedited after Oklahoma Tornado, and More

Santa Barbara, California, April 24 -- A tornado struck the southeastern end of Enid, Oklahoma, on the evening of April 23, damaging at least 40 homes and causing minor injuries. No fatalities have be... Read More


Georgia and Florida Wildfires: 87 Homes Destroyed as Extreme Drought Fuels Massive Blazes

Santa Barbara, California, April 24 -- The driest conditions in a decade have spawned wildfires across parts of Georgia and Florida, destroying at least 87 homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. Mu... Read More


Iran ceasefire: People still can't access essential medical care

Iran, April 24 -- It's been nearly two months since the US and Israel launched a military assault on Iran, starting a major escalation with ripple effects across the region. While a ceasefire is curre... Read More


Haiti has become a far more dangerous place to live or seek medical care

Haiti, April 23 -- As the US Supreme Court prepares to hear a case affecting the legal status of many Haitians in the US, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) warns that humanitarian... Read More


Why contraception is essential health care in humanitarian crises (podcast)

Maternal health, April 23 -- Contraception is an essential part of reproductive and maternal health care, yet access is limited for many people living in places affected by conflict and displacement. ... Read More


Georgia Wildfires 2026: State of Emergency Declared as 27,000+ Acres Burn

Santa Barbara, California, April 22 -- Wildfires are currently burning in Georgia as the state experiences its worst drought conditions in a decade. At least 54 homes have burned in Brantley County, G... Read More


Why medical waste management is an essential part of health care

Sierra Leone, April 22 -- In Sierra Leone, primary health care units often struggle to manage medical waste. Incinerators crack and rust. Waste pits fill up quickly. Under typical conditions, medical... Read More


From diesel to sunshine: Solar-powered health care in Mali

Mali, April 22 -- Solar energy is much more than a technical solution for power outages: In fragile humanitarian contexts, it brings autonomy, resilience, and hope for health facilities and the patien... Read More