World Environment Day: Greening MSF
June 5, 2026Does MSF need to be greened? Yes! As a health actor, we are both responding to the health impacts generated by climate change and the degradation of the environment, and contributing to those impacts when carrying out our medical activities. From the energy we use to run health facilities, to transporting medical supplies and staff, to buying medicine and hospital equipment, to extracting water and generating waste – all of this...
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World Environment Day: Reducing plastic harm in healthcare
June 5, 2026Plastic has become deeply embedded in modern healthcare. While it has enabled major advances in infection prevention and quality of care, its rapid and largely unchecked expansion is now creating serious risks to both human health and the environment. Each...
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MSF’s green initiative brings sustainable healthcare and climate resilience to Somalia
June 3, 2025Galkayo, Somalia- In a transformative step towards sustainability and improved healthcare delivery, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recently upgraded the solar energy system at Mudug Regional Hospital in Galkayo, Somalia. Launched in October 2024, this ambitious initiative involved expanding and rehabilitating...
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