MEDSF Myanmar https://www.medsf.org/rss/myanmar en Solidarity and dedication in response to devastating Myanmar earthquake https://www.medsf.org/solidarity-and-dedication-response-devastating-myanmar-earthquake Jessa Pontevedra describes how entire communities came together to respond to, and support each other through, Myanmar's earthquake emergency. Fri, 09 May 2025 14:18:34 +0000 fbcc01c9-6133-4654-ac5a-33ba78e37606 One month since devastating earthquake in Myanmar https://www.medsf.org/one-month-devastating-earthquake-myanmar We collected testimonies about the 28 March earthquake from people who visited our team during mobile clinics in Mandalay. Fri, 02 May 2025 12:50:28 +0000 c9f48cb8-c2c5-430d-97d1-bba3f697ce46 MEDSF steps up response in Myanmar following devastating earthquake https://www.medsf.org/msf-steps-response-myanmar-following-devastating-earthquake A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, devastating the regions of Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Sagaing, and Shan state. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:34:56 +0000 8c828454-7f9e-4033-ae58-2af5385273e9 Trapped and forgotten: where can Rohingya people seek safety? https://www.medsf.org/trapped-and-forgotten-where-can-rohingya-people-seek-safety As Rohingya people become increasingly trapped by raging conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state, those who cannot pay their way across the border into Bangladesh are being left without protection or assistance. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:09:16 +0000 db1a9bc7-c0b4-4f5a-b835-7a7059b76903 Severe spike in arrivals of war wounded Rohingya from Myanmar https://www.medsf.org/severe-spike-arrivals-war-wounded-rohingya-myanmar The number of Rohingya people crossing from Myanmar into Bangladesh with violence-related injuries indicates a worsening humanitarian situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:20:18 +0000 fa5c0f90-0d21-434e-b528-f3c212801614 MEDSF teams face obstacles providing medical care to communities in Rakhine state https://www.medsf.org/msf-teams-face-obstacles-providing-medical-care-communities-rakhine-state In June 2023, MEDSF faced challenges providing medical care in northern Rakhine state, Myanmar, due to conflict escalation and office destruction in Buthidaung, leading to operational suspension. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:17:22 +0000 e8291479-2d7e-4855-b7db-efbb26f8aeea MEDSF suspends medical activities in northern Rakhine state, Myanmar https://www.medsf.org/msf-suspends-medical-activities-northern-rakhine-state-myanmar MEDSF has suspended medical activities in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar, due to escalating conflict and access restrictions. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:21:33 +0000 5ba180c8-c458-4257-93dc-dc6c1fb5482c MEDSF office destroyed in fire amid ongoing violence in Rakhine, Myanmar https://www.medsf.org/msf-office-destroyed-fire-amid-ongoing-violence-rakhine-myanmar MSF's office and pharmacy have been burned down amidst ongoing violence in northern Rakhine state, Myanmar, which has further hindered our ability to provide medical care. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:04:15 +0000 77645ed6-3083-45b2-8711-f79e563efe77 Myanmar: Five things to know about the humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine https://www.medsf.org/myanmar-five-things-know-about-humanitarian-crisis-northern-rakhine Nimrat Kaur, MEDSF project coordinator in Myanmar, shares insights on the dire humanitarian crisis in the country amidst escalating violence. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:47:27 +0000 6ce2cfe6-6d35-4f0c-8397-60fed32b1f92 Health workers struggle to respond amid severe restrictions in Rakhine state, Myanmar https://www.medsf.org/health-workers-struggle-respond-amid-severe-restrictions-rakhine-state-myanmar As violence continues to escalate across Myanmar, all parties to the conflict must ensure that health facilities and humanitarian workers can safely provide care to people in Rakhine. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:41:01 +0000 b5b3a9e1-0932-4a47-9094-267053bf8792