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GAZA – Attack on the Al Ahli Baptist Hospital

The destruction of Al Ahli Hospital only reaffirms the need for an immediate ceasefire, the unhindered access of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the unconditional protection of health infrastructures and personnel, as well as civilians.

SOUTH KIVU, CONGO FLOODS: ‘People need to tell their experiences, to be free again. It’s vital’

Following the deadly floods and landslides that affected more than 100,000 people and killed more than 470 people, Doctors of the World immediately mobilised to respond to this humanitarian crisis.

GAZA & ISRAEL: International Humanitarian Law must be respected

Doctors of the World formally condemns any attack on people and health facilities, anywhere, including Gaza and Israel. We call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers and unconditional respect of international humanitarian law.

New report reveals true scale of inequality in the UK and impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority and migrant communities

The report shows that too many of the policy decisions that were made during this health emergency either did not understand the evidence on inequality or ignored it.

Illegal Migration Bill: Survivors’ letter to the House of Lords

On Monday 5th June 2023, our group of National Health Advisors – people with lived experience of seeking asylum in the UK volunteering at Doctors of the World – have written and sent the following letter to the members of the House of Lords, in opposition of the ‘Illegal Migration’ Bill.

Doctors and nurses: Thank you for your care

National Health Advisors – expert volunteers of Doctors of the World with experience of health exclusion and the asylum system – shared stories they hold close to their heart. They remind us of how essential it is to defend the care, responsibility, and duty of health professionals.

Clinicians and humanitarians oppose the Illegal Migration Bill

On May 10, Doctors of the World along with fellow leading medical and humanitarian organisations sent a joint letter to Suella Braverman, to oppose the government’s ‘Illegal Migration’ Bill, on Read More

One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Doctors of the World warns of unprecedented health crisis

One year into the war in Ukraine, the longest year, its people are threatened by an unprecedented health crisis. On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Russian offensive Read More

GAZA – Attack on the Al Ahli Baptist Hospital

SOUTH KIVU, CONGO FLOODS: ‘People need to tell their experiences, to be free again. It’s vital’

GAZA & ISRAEL: International Humanitarian Law must be respected

New report reveals true scale of inequality in the UK and impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority and migrant communities

Illegal Migration Bill: Survivors’ letter to the House of Lords

Doctors and nurses: Thank you for your care

Clinicians and humanitarians oppose the Illegal Migration Bill

One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Doctors of the World warns of unprecedented health crisis

Helpline: Calling For Equal Access To Healthcare

Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: What is Doctors of the World UK doing?

Mobilising for Olivier Vandecasteele