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MSF activities in Gambella, Ethiopia

Since it began in December 2013, the recent conflict in South Sudan has forced over two million people from their homes. For those living in the east of the country, the refugee camps in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region offer the best sanctuary.
For most, a permanent return home is only wishful thinking after fighting erupted again last year in the east of South Sudan. In 2017 alone, 100,000 people crossed the border looking for respite. Ethiopia now hosts over 435,000 South Sudanese, the largest refugee population in the country.
In 2017, Médecins Sans Frontières‎/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provided medical care in three of Gambella’s refugee camps: in Kule, with a population of 53,000 people, in Tierkidi, a camp with 71,000 people; and Pugnido camp, where 66,000 people had settled. in early 2018 MSF move its activities from Pugnido to the new Nguenyyiel camp, setting up a health post. As of March 2018, 82,000 refugees live in Nguenyyiel camp but this is expected rise in the coming months.
Besides the support in the camps, in 2017 MSF started a partnership with Gambella General Hospital in the regional capital, the only health facility in the region that can perform surgical operations. There are over 800,000 people in its catchment area, including both refugees and local communities. Overall admissions have increased significantly as word has spread of its enhanced services.

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MSF International President Joanne Liu at Maternity Gambella Hospital

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War-Weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

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War-Weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

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War-Weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

War-weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

War-Weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

War-weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

War-Weary South Sudanese find emergency medical care in Ethiopia

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Title MSF activities in Gambella, Ethiopia

Unique Identifier Code / URN MSFSTO19957

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Date taken / Date Recorded 08/01/2018 12:00 AM

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Date taken / Date Recorded 08/01/2018 12:00 AM

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Ethiopia