News - Doctors of the World

Global Clinic Crowdfunder

After witnessing these issues in the countries where we work, Doctors of the World felt a call to action. We rallied our most experienced medical professionals and worked with a world-class team of architects and engineers to build a solution. The result is the Global Clinic.

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. Nada is 25 years old, a mother of Read More

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. With the 2019 theme of “Nurses: A voice to lead healthcare for all”, we celebrate their hard work and achievements in providing for access to healthcare for those who need it the most.

Healthcare for domestic workers

Doctors of the World UK’s volunteers help people access their right to care. On International Workers Day, we want to share the stories of the domestic workers we meet at our clinic.

Mozambique: healthcare after Cyclone Idai

John Segredo Accommodation Centre is a makeshift camp set up for those displaced by Cyclone Idai. The camp is currently housing thousands of people. There are serious concerns about the source of drinking water, located many miles away and was significantly damaged by the passing storm, and food is currently rationed.

Fast Forward: Mozambique in 10 years

Over 120,000 people live in temporary camps today in Mozambique. The sight of rows upon rows of blue tents is now a familiar one, but what we often don’t realise are the health risks associated with living in these conditions.

Doctors and MPs demand evidence on migrant healthcare policies

Signed by The Academy of Royal Medical Colleges and politicians including Lord Hunt of Kings Health, David Lammy MP, Caroline Lucas MP and Kate Green MP, the letter claimed the reviews received “evidence of deterrence and serious harm” caused by these policies.

Tropical Cyclone Idai devastates Mozambique

On the evening of March 14th, Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique. Thousands were left homeless and crops, livestock and infrastructure have been destroyed.

Statement On The Report Of The Commission Of Inquiry On The 2018 Gaza Protests

Doctors of the World welcomes the report of the UN CoI and joins the general condemnation of violence against civilians and in particular that aimed against women, elderly people, children, persons with disabilities, journalists, and healthcare workers.

INGO statement on the attacks in Hajjah andrenewed fighting in Hodeidah

INGOs in Yemen strongly condemn the horrific attacks in Hajjah governorate on Sunday which according to the UN killed 22 people and injured many more. These horrific incidents show that innocent civilians including children continue to pay the price for a conflict in which they have no say.