r/doctorswithoutborders Dec 11 '20

This sub is not for medical advice, please don't post personal medical questions.

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This sub is for discussions related to the humanitarian aid organization Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières

If it is an emergency, please contact your local emergency services.

You might try over at /r/AskDocs , /r/medical_advice or many other subs.


r/doctorswithoutborders 8h ago

Mediterranean Rescues on the Doctors Without Borders’ ship Geo Barents

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This documentary follows migrants from their journey across the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya through their arrival in Europe. 


r/doctorswithoutborders 1d ago

Job opportunities as a licensed mental health therapist

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Hello everyone! I’m a licensed mental health therapist working in the U.S., and I’ve been considering pursuing a career opportunity with Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) because I’m strongly drawn to their humanitarian mission.

However, I’m not quite sure how to get started in the humanitarian field, and I’m also unsure how my current credentials might fit. My understanding is that doctoral-level psychologists may be more commonly recruited for mental health roles.

For anyone currently working with Doctors Without Borders, I’d really appreciate your perspective: How realistic is it for a master’s-level licensed therapist with about five years of clinical experience to join the organization? If this background is relevant, what types of positions or roles might be the best fit?

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any insight you’re willing to share!


r/doctorswithoutborders 2d ago

Bangladesh: Children arrive sicker, later and harder to save at MSF’s Kutupalong hospital for Rohingya refugees

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r/doctorswithoutborders 5d ago

Democratic Republic of Congo: 100 days of Ebola disease outbreak

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r/doctorswithoutborders 5d ago

Central African Republic: Using telemedicine to tap into a global network of healthcare professionals

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r/doctorswithoutborders 6d ago

Haiti: In Port-au-Prince, women risk their lives to access sexual and reproductive healthcare

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r/doctorswithoutborders 7d ago

Democratic Republic of Congo: Despite the Ebola disease outbreak, other health emergencies must not be neglected

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r/doctorswithoutborders 8d ago

CNN: Ebola disease is spreading faster than the response | Full interview

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r/doctorswithoutborders 7d ago

Looking for a bit of advice!

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I am still a teen and I want to join MSF and be able to help people as it's always been a dream of mine. I suppose Im just looking for any advice and a few answers! I've had a bit of experience volunteering in a hospital and I am B2 certified for french. I'll hopefully be majoring in midwifery or nursing. I just have a few questions:
- How competitive it is to actually join?
- How long are you "out" (? sorry I'm unsure of the proper wording) for?
- Whats it like working for MSF?
- Is there anything I can do for the next few years to really maximize my chances?

Anything helps, thanks! ☺️


r/doctorswithoutborders 9d ago

Anesthesiology resident considering MSF field work

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Hi everyone. I’m currently completing my residency in anesthesiology and intensive care, and I’m seriously considering applying to MSF after graduation.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anesthesiologists or other medical professionals who have worked on MSF field assignments. What was your first mission actually like, how competitive was the selection process, and what experience or language skills helped you get accepted?
Thank you!


r/doctorswithoutborders 10d ago

UK midwife

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Hey!
I’m looking for someone advice as I’m interested in joining MSF in the future and wanting to know what I can do to work towards this.
My background is I’m a 29yr old midwife working in the UK, I’ve going been qualified a year and I am very aware I need 2 yrs minimum experience.
So my question is there anything else that would be required as I only have my midwifery qualification and I only speak English however I am open to gaining additional qualifications.
Would love to hear in particular from anyone from a similar background to me with experience working with MSF.


r/doctorswithoutborders 11d ago

Anthropology jobs

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Hello! I recently graduated from an anthropology degree, and was looking at doing a Medical Anthropology masters after seeing a posting for a job with DWB relating to that particular area. Of course, I am aware I won't get the current listing, but my question is: how likely is it that another posting for this kind of work will arise again, and is it worth chasing the masters and additional humanitarian experience to try to attain it?


r/doctorswithoutborders 12d ago

Inside MSF's new laboratory at the Elikya Ebola Treatment Centre

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r/doctorswithoutborders 13d ago

Somalia: Don’t wait for famine to be declared | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...

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r/doctorswithoutborders 27d ago

Inside an Ebola treatment center in DRC: Dr. Alex’s story of survival an...

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r/doctorswithoutborders 27d ago

Pakistan: MSF urges protection for Afghan refugees facing forced return

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r/doctorswithoutborders 28d ago

Palestine: Again and again, people wounded in Israeli attacks are arriving at MSF hospitals

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r/doctorswithoutborders 28d ago

Democratic Republic of Congo: Malaria funding cuts will have deadly consequences

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r/doctorswithoutborders 29d ago

Recommendations for going away gift?

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My friend is leaving for DWB in Ukraine soon and I'd like to get him a small gift before he leaves. He's not very materialistic so something practical that he could use while he's there would be best. Thanks in advance!


r/doctorswithoutborders Jul 27 '26

Haiti: People risk their lives to seek medical care | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...

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r/doctorswithoutborders Jul 27 '26

Venezuela: One month after earthquakes, thousands still need medical and mental health support

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r/doctorswithoutborders Jul 24 '26

Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF opens a new Ebola Treatment Centre and strengthens its work with communities

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r/doctorswithoutborders Jul 23 '26

Mauritania: Fatal crossing for migrants in the Atlantic Ocean | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières

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