MSF speaks out as systems inadequate to deal with resurgence

Malnutrition, tribal violence and ultra-competitive monopoly games!

Sahel region of north-west Africa.

MSF has initiated a dual response to address needs in the immediate term, and put in place longer-term measures.

Wounded patients, too afraid to go to public hospitals, are being treated in makeshift clinics without basic medicines, anaesthetics

Gareth Shaw of MSF with legendary Irish goalkeeper Packie Bonner

From twitter compiled cook books to posters on Irishisms, have a look at the recent fundraising activities in Ireland helping to raise money for MSF.

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“You got here from Dublin in 24 hours? Wow!” was the response from one of my MSF colleagues when I arrived at the MSF project in Anka, in north-western Nigeria last year.