HEALTHCARE

Since being in DRC I have found it difficult to avoid comparing it to its northern neighbour, the Central African Republic (CAR).

10 Sep 2015 / 2 minute read

Democratic Republic of the Congo

HEALTHCARE

Lara Jonasdottir

Field Administration

The small things visitors bring

"Like everywhere in the world, life becomes a routine, and you learn to cherish the small things."

29 Aug 2013 / 3 minute read

First MSF Mobile Clinic in Afghanistan

"Every day the mobile clinic is in a different place. Some days the clinic is hosted in a tent and other days in buildings provided by the community."

15 Jul 2013 / 3 minute read

Last month I returned to Tissi. MSF shares a small plane with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and we use it to transport staff, supplies and patients to and from Tissi.

09 Jul 2013 / 5 minute read

A great celebration of sport

On a personal note, day to day life is continuing `as normal` for me here. There are plenty of challenges to contend with but ultimately, plenty of rewards that come along side by side with this.

02 Jul 2013 / 2 minute read

Desperate needs of Syrian refugees

Hello to all readers. Here is an update about the goings on here in Tripoli, Northern Lebanon, working with the MSF team.

27 Jun 2013 / 5 minute read

To the Berlin headquarters

On Monday June 3rd I last wrote from Amtiman, Chad. Today is Friday June 7th and I am writing from Paris, France. I’m about to get on the plane for home in Toronto, Canada.

11 Jun 2013 / 7 minute read

Ins and outs in eastern Chad

The dry hot season is going out and the cooler rainy season is coming in. Heavy showers have begun to fall and it is a relief for everyone. The rains bring life to the land.

03 Jun 2013 / 6 minute read

Getting into the swing of things

When I take a minute to reflect, it’s quite overwhelming how much has changed since I last wrote.

25 May 2013 / 8 minute read