Early January 2025, the Masisi Territory of North Kivu province has been the scene of major clashes between the armed group M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by allied elements.

These clashes have led to large population movements in the area - some 102,000 people in less than a week, according to OCHA.

"Between 3 and 6 January, MSF and Ministry of Health teams treated 75 wounded people at the Masisi General Reference Hospital and the Nyabiondo Reference Health Centre," said Stephane Goetghebuer, Head of Mission in charge of MSF projects in North Kivu"In addition to providing this care, these two health facilities also sheltered hundreds of civilians for several days, who sought refuge there to benefit from increased protection."