News - Doctors of the World

Emergency: Ebola, a growing crisis in DRC

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the second-worst outbreak in history is spreading quickly. Doctors of the World is concerned about the spread of Ebola that is affecting a growing number of areas in DRC. Our team is working in Butembo and Katwa, in North Kivu, the main centres of contagion. The most recent Read More

Volunteer Week Messages

During Volunteer Week, in June 2019, we asked some of our supporters to share a message for our volunteers. Here are some of them.

Refugee Week 2019 – Abelarda’s story

I was in my ninth month of pregnancy and I was bleeding. We had had a similar case in our village before.

Refugee Week 2019 – Aaminah’s story

As part of Refugee Week, we are sharing stories about doctors and patients across the globe, with a special focus on post-natal care. Read our first story.

Refugee Week 2019

We’re celebrating Refugee Week! June 17th– 23rd is Refugee Week, which encourages celebrates refugees’ contributions across the UK and promotes the fostering of a better sense of community.

The cost of life: historical vote on transparency

After several days of negotiations, accompanied by an intense mobilization of activists and health associations, the resolution on the transparency for medicines, vaccines, and other health products was adopted at the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

Impunity Remains: Attacks on Health Care in 23 Countries in Conflict

There were at least 973 attacks on health workers, health facilities, health transports and patients in 23 countries in conflict in 2018, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition reported today. At least 167 health workers died and at least 710 were injured.

MHAW: Orange blossom and green fields

Nada was fond of orange blossom, and green fields. She dreamed about learning the piano, she loved the way the music notes could speak to a person’s soul. She believed in another version of reality, a reality far away from the reality she had to suddenly face.

MHAW: 2 years and a lifetime ago

Jad never imagined that he would have to leave Syria, his dear homeland. But after his house was bombed, he had to escape to save his family. Jad had to leave behind the life he built there and flee to Lebanon.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Wellbeing in Crisis

13th to 19thMay marks Mental Health Awareness Week. During this period, we want to raise awareness on the impact of conflict, displacement, and life in limbo, on the mental health of Syrian people.

The nurses helping excluded people access healthcare

International Nurses Day, marking the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, is a perfect time to reflect on the fundamental role of nurses.