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Story | Oct 17, 2024

Addressing the silent mental health epidemic in Somalia

After years of conflict, Somalia’s future depends not just on rebuilding its infrastructure, but on healing the minds and hearts of people.

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Story | Oct 14, 2024

Humanitarian funding shortfall threatens essential mental health care access in Syria

After 13 years of war and displacement, a widespread mental health crisis is affecting countless people in northwest Syria.

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Story | Oct 11, 2024

The struggle of healing under poor living conditions in Greece

An MSF mental health and social worker on the Greek island of Lesvos shares first-hand accounts of the state of mental health among migrants and asylum seekers in detention.

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Story | Oct 09, 2024

The overlooked mental health crisis in South Sudan

Continuous cycles of conflict, displacement, food insecurity, and extreme poverty have created overwhelming stress, while the stigma around mental health remains strong.

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News | Oct 04, 2024

Urgent need for assistance as Israeli bombardment causes unprecedented displacement in Lebanon

More than 70 percent of shelters across Lebanon are full, and humanitarian needs are dire among more than 1 million people displaced.

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Story | Oct 02, 2024

Rohingya are at risk “wherever we go, whether Myanmar, Thailand, or Malaysia”

Even in exile in Malaysia, the Rohingya people continue to face hardships, including limited access to health care, employment, and education.

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Story | Sep 30, 2024

Stories of the displaced in Lebanon

Up to 1 million people, including MSF staff, have been displaced by Israeli bombing in Lebanon. These are their stories.

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Story | Sep 27, 2024

What's happening in Lebanon?

Learn how intensified fighting, airstrikes, and bombardment by Israeli forces are impacting people in Lebanon, where an already-overburdened health system is struggling to respond.

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News | Sep 26, 2024

MSF scales up response in Lebanon as bombings continue

An immediate de-escalation of hostilities is critical to prevent further suffering, injury, and loss of life.

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Story | Sep 26, 2024

Q&A: Swift mental health response for migrants and asylum seekers crossing the US-Mexico border

MSF Clinical social worker Athena Viscusi explains the mental health needs of people crossing the border into Arizona, and the stories they share about their journeys to the US.

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