"Violence continues in North Kivu, DRC – Quicktime Video - 14.1MB

Despite the signing of the January 2008 Goma peace agreement, frequent fighting continues in the eastern regions of the DRC. MSF is assisting displaced populations in the North Kivu region.

"Nutritional crisis in Ethiopia" – Quicktime Video - 15.2MB

Lack of food security in the Somali region of Ethiopia and malnutrition impacts on the immune systems of children, resulting in infections and pneumonia. MSF is providing medical care, food rations, and treatment for malnutrition.

"Health Held Hostage to Politics" – Quicktime Video - 14.6MB

Health care workers have been on strike since Aug 30, following Hamas' firing on medical workers, resulting in a reduction of 50-80% of medical services, including the suspension of specialised surgeries and external referrals.

"Health Held Hostage to Politics" – Quicktime Video - 17.5MB

MSF is assisting the displaced persons, following the August attacks in South Ossetia. Common issues presenting include post-trama stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, fear, decompensated diabetes due to interruptions in treatment, and displacement.