International Work Archives - Doctors of the World

Russia

Russia has one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world, with the number of people who are HIV+ having increased by 150% in the past decade.

Uganda

In Uganda, homophobia is a harsh reality for LGBTI people. Because of real or perceived homophobia among caregivers, LGBTI people are often afraid of using health services, particularly sexual and reproductive health care.

Democratic Republic of Congo

In DRC, HIV affects 1.2% of the 15-49 age group. Prevalence is three times higher amongst women than amongst men of the same age.

Bangladesh

Since 25 August 2017, nearly 723,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge in southern Bangladesh, at Cox’s Bazar.

Nigeria

The humanitarian situation in Borno is alarming: 4,3 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance and 66% of health facilities have been damaged or destroyed.

Myanmar

We train health workers here and maintain health facilities decimated by the earthquake as well as help communities better prepare for future disasters.

Nepal

We train health workers here and maintain health facilities decimated by the earthquake as well as help communities better prepare for future disasters.

Ukraine

We offer healthcare for those affected by the conflict provide as well as medication, mental health services, and gender-based violence support.

Sierra Leone

We have been supporting communities left devastated by Ebola, including through the rehabilitation of health facilities and staff training.

Greece

Doctors of the World has been working in Greece since 1990 and today medics provide medical care in many of the camps where refugees remain stranded.

Calais and Dunkirk

We’re monitoring the situation for refugees since the dismantling of the main Calais camp and we continue to deploy a mobile clinic around Dunkirk.