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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

International Women’s Day at the Women and Children’s Clinic – the focus on a fairer world

From a medical perspective, being a woman can have a significant impact on health. This is due to biological factors and gender related factors.