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Unsung Hero: Magdalena

I also decided to work in a center for mothers in the ghetto. I help to motivate them, discuss their dreams, and to make sure they don’t drop out of school. I feel confident that more women will decide to pursue their education and play their part in society.

Joint INGOs Message – Yemen Pledging Conference, 26 February 2019

We, humanitarian organisations in Yemen, are working tirelessly to address the needs despite security concerns, access restrictions and other impediments.

Nobi, 42 – Testimony of Rohingya

Nobi is undoubtedly very popular in the area. As a leader among Doctors of the World’s volunteers, he is also a major pillar in community work. Nevertheless, his gestures and words are humble, smart, and calm.

“There is not a lot of clear guidance about what to do…” Practice Manager, Sandra Connolly

Patients often come back to the practice when they’re struggling to get help elsewhere in the system and not just in the NHS

Valentines to the Clinic

This Valentine’s Day, the clinic was filled with wonderful Valentines messages from Doctors of the World’s supporters.

Joint statement on Sending Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela

The Humanitarian INGO Forum in Colombia calls on all States to maintain the humanitarian character of aid in order to save lives

5 reasons why the Mobile Clinic is a game changer (and 2 ways to support it)

In 2019, we will drive the Mobile Clinic around the streets of London to help people in great need access healthcare 3 days a week!

Testimony of Rohingya

On August 25, 2017, Myanmar Army conducted violent raids in Rakhine State. 700,000 people escaped a large-scale sweeping operation to save their lives

‘Vulnerable migrants and wellbeing study’ highlights barriers to healthcare for migrants

New report by Doctors of the World and the University of Birmingham providing more evidence of a rising problem resulting in vulnerable people

Cancer treatments: we must serve patients, not private interests

The number of new cases of cancer continues to rise, reaching 3.7 million a year in Europe. Behind this increase lies another equally worrying trend: the rising costs of new treatments.

The situation worsens in Borno, Nigeria

250,000 children, women, and men are already displaced across the region. Following recent attacks by Boko Haram, an estimated further 80,000 people have been uprooted.