New decree obstructs lifesaving rescue efforts at sea and will cause more deaths
A new law decree, signed by the Italian President on 2 January 2023, will reduce rescue capacities at sea and thereby make the central Mediterranean, one of the world’s deadliest migration routes, even more dangerous.
We all have a role to play in reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Find out what role each of these heroes, including yourself, has to play.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)
Every year the Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors without borders (MSF) Lebanon Branch Office launches an awareness campaign to increase knowledge of populations in underserved communities about the harm of misusing antimicrobials, and how antimicrobial-resistant infections are transmitted.
COP27: MSF & Climate Crisis
The triple threat of climate change, conflict, and health emergencies: A deadly mix for the most vulnerable in fragile settings.
On November 11, 2022, the MSF Lebanon Branch Office conducted an exhibition showcasing 38 illustrations of medical and humanitarian topics depicted by 27 artists from 14 countries.
Infection Prevention and Control procedures in low-resource contexts
Dea Abi-Hanna, IPC Mobile Implementation Officer, explains to us more about IPC and what limits low-resource countries from implementing effective IPC programmes.
Three people found handcuffed, four injured on the Aegean island of Lesvos
When an MSF team arrived on site, they found three people tightly handcuffed and four injured, reportedly from beatings.
What is Anxiety?
A new episode in collaboration with Al-Espitalia on Anxiety during the World Mental Health Day.
Movie Screening Event - Egoiste
On September 23, 2022, the MSF Lebanon Branch Office screened the movie “Egoiste/Selfish” at Antwork – Hamra during an event held in collaboration with The Medical Campaign. The movie documents the journey of 40 humanitarian workers and their loved ones.
An Egyptian pharmacist takes the unexpected path and works abroad in the humanitarian field
Pharmacist Ahmed Mosleh decides to break the norm and joins MSF to help and support the people in need.
Seeking Safety is not a Crime
More than 570 people, including 24 pregnant women, have received emergency medical and psychological first aid on 42 occasions over the past year by MSF after arriving in small boats on the Greek island of Samos.
Pakistan: Flood emergency is far from over
High numbers of patients with malaria and children with malnutrition among flood-affected communities it assists in Sindh and eastern Balochistan provinces, Pakistan.
New decree obstructs lifesaving rescue efforts at sea and will cause more deaths
A new law decree, signed by the Italian President on 2 January 2023, will reduce rescue capacities at sea and thereby make the central Mediterranean, one of the world’s deadliest migration routes, even more dangerous.
We all have a role to play in reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Find out what role each of these heroes, including yourself, has to play.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)
Every year the Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors without borders (MSF) Lebanon Branch Office launches an awareness campaign to increase knowledge of populations in underserved communities about the harm of misusing antimicrobials, and how antimicrobial-resistant infections are transmitted.
COP27: MSF & Climate Crisis
The triple threat of climate change, conflict, and health emergencies: A deadly mix for the most vulnerable in fragile settings.
Who We Are
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to Doctors without Borders. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - bound together by our charter. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.
What We Do
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and exclusion from healthcare. Our activities are run by operational centers and supported by offices around the world that collect funds, raise visibility and recruit qualified individuals to enrich the organization's workforce.
MSF in the Field
MSF runs projects in more than 70 countries around the world, responding to the needs of patients and their communities.
Lebanon Office Activities
Our office in Beirut focuses on rooting MSF in the region, providing support to operations and contributing to the MSF global community.
MSF in Numbers
88
COUNTRIES
65,000
EMPLOYEES
12.6 Million
OUTPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
1 Million
PATIENTS ADMITTED
383,300
MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS
88
COUNTRIES
65,000
EMPLOYEES
12.6 Million
OUTPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
1 Million
PATIENTS ADMITTED
383,300
MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS
To know more check out our International Activity Report
Work With Us
WHETHER YOU ARE A MEDICAL OR NON-MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL , WE NEED YOU
Find out more about the jobs available with MSF and what it's like to have a career delivering medical aid where it's needed most.
News & Events
January 20, 2023
MSF denounces Israeli plan to forcibly displace Palestinian residents from Masafer Yatta
January 5, 2023
New decree obstructs lifesaving rescue efforts at sea and will cause more deaths
December 25, 2022
How Lebanon’s financial troubles have delivered a surge in demand for midwives
December 3, 2022
Lebanon’s ailing health system grapples with cholera outbreak near Syrian border
November 23, 2022
Iraq: Bridging the gaps to curb the spread of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever
November 18, 2022
LEBANON: Lack of safe water and sanitation threatens the ability to contain the spread of cholera
E-Learning
Tembo is the learning space that provides learning and development opportunities for all MSF staff, both in the field and offices. Its main objective is to allow everyone to be better prepared to contribute to MSF operations.