The violence in Sudan has forced 20,000 refugees to leave Blue Nile State. They have taken refuge in the village of Doro. The sudden influx of over 20,000 people in Doro caused a medical emergency but also led to problems of hygiene and access to water.
Médecins Sans Frontières decided to intervene at the end of November to install latrines and pumps and to treat cases of diarrhoea, malaria, and respiratory infections. Sudanese refugee Lemon Musa: "Our journey from Sali was really difficult. We were very tired from carrying things on our head and our children on our backs. In October it rained on us while we were walking."
The presence of these refugees also brings its own security issues. Tension is mounting with the locals from Doro who now find themselves struggling to have access to water. Inter-communal violence in Jonglei State has forced thousands of families to flee. Médecins Sans Frontières evacuated the area temporarily after two of its facilities were ransacked. The team returned at the beginning of January. Many people still hiding in the bush have absolutely no access to healthcare.
Médecins Sans Frontières decided to intervene at the end of November to install latrines and pumps and to treat cases of diarrhoea, malaria, and respiratory infections. Sudanese refugee Lemon Musa: "Our journey from Sali was really difficult. We were very tired from carrying things on our head and our children on our backs. In October it rained on us while we were walking."
The presence of these refugees also brings its own security issues. Tension is mounting with the locals from Doro who now find themselves struggling to have access to water. Inter-communal violence in Jonglei State has forced thousands of families to flee. Médecins Sans Frontières evacuated the area temporarily after two of its facilities were ransacked. The team returned at the beginning of January. Many people still hiding in the bush have absolutely no access to healthcare.
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