News - Doctors of the World

An unsafe distance: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on excluded people in England

This rapid health needs assessment attempts to address the gap in knowledge of how COVID-19 is impacting some of the most excluded groups in England, for whom COVID-19 widens the health inequalities they already experience.

Press release: New report reveals the devastating impact of NHS charging on migrants in vulnerable circumstances

Doctors of the World calls for urgent reform of the healthcare entitlement policy amid new evidence of high levels of destitution and lengthy treatment delays.

Coalition calls for the immediate suspension of NHS charging to prevent more COVID-19 deaths over the winter

Doctors of the World UK launches coalition campaign to call for the immediate suspension of NHS charging to prevent more COVID-19 deaths over the winter.

Greece: Doctors of the World helping those affected by fire in Moria camp

Doctors of the World is responding on the Greek island of Lesvos after a large fire at Moria refugee camp, which has left over 12,000 people homeless.

Part 2: How I’m helping rough sleepers in London access healthcare

Doctors of the World UK is working to improve rough sleepers’ access to healthcare in the City of London. Our mobile clinic coordinator shares her experience supporting this vulnerable population.

Part 1: How I’m helping rough sleepers in London access healthcare

Doctors of the World UK is working to improve rough sleepers’ access to healthcare in the City of London. Our mobile clinic coordinator shares her experience supporting this vulnerable population.

Lebanon: DOTW teams delivering emergency aid and psychological support in Beirut

Doctors of the World is responding in Beirut, Lebanon, after a powerful explosion destroyed a large part of the city on 4 August 2020.

“You are doing an amazing job”: Swell of support for DOTW’s helpline team

The advice line has been under pressure as the pandemic creates additional barriers to healthcare and more people need support. We asked our supporters to send a message to the team and the response was incredible.

DOTW calls for UK Government to produce and maintain translated COVID-19 guidance

The lack of translated COVID-19 guidance is putting communities at risk, warns DOTW in a joint letter to the Health and Communities secretaries.

Rohingya refugee crisis: “I want to be educated and become a doctor”

In 2017, Tasmin (not her real name) fled violence and persecution in her home country Myanmar. Today, she is a Rohingya refugee and a volunteer youth educator with Doctors of the World in Bangladesh.

Why we’re asking the PM to reverse the DFID-FCO merger

Doctors of the World UK signs an open letter asking the UK Government to reconsider the DFID-FCO merger, which will hurt the world’s poorest.

Refugee Week: 7 ways you can get involved and support refugees

For Refugee Week 2020 (15-21 June) we’re inviting you to support refugees, especially during this crisis through 7 simple ways. These can all be done at the comfort of your own home inspired by this year’s theme ‘Imagine’.