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Refugee Week 2019 – Aaminah’s story

As part of Refugee Week, we are sharing stories about doctors and patients across the globe, with a special focus on post-natal care. Read our first story.

Refugee Week 2019

We’re celebrating Refugee Week! June 17th– 23rd is Refugee Week, which encourages celebrates refugees’ contributions across the UK and promotes the fostering of a better sense of community.

The cost of life: historical vote on transparency

After several days of negotiations, accompanied by an intense mobilization of activists and health associations, the resolution on the transparency for medicines, vaccines, and other health products was adopted at the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

Impunity Remains: Attacks on Health Care in 23 Countries in Conflict

There were at least 973 attacks on health workers, health facilities, health transports and patients in 23 countries in conflict in 2018, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition reported today. At least 167 health workers died and at least 710 were injured.

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.

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.

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.