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Egypt

Egypt is a key transit and destination country for African and Middle Eastern refugees and migrants, many of whom have been subjected to violence or persecution in their countries.

The number of migrants arriving in Egypt has risen sharply in recent years due to conflict and instabilities in Syria, Iraq, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Libya and several other countries.

Migrants are struggling with poor services integration, limited employment opportunities and difficulties in accessing healthcare due to diminishing funding.

Many migrants have been subjected to violence and exploitation in their home countries or during their journeys to Egypt and have psychological problems and physical disabilities.

We have developed individual rehabilitative treatment plans for these patients, consisting of medical and mental health assistance, physiotherapy and social support.

Our activities in 2023 in Egypt

Data and information from the International Activity Report 2023.

156

156

STAFF IN 2023 (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT)

€3.3 M

3.3M

EXPENDITURE IN 2023

2010

201

YEAR MSF FIRST WORKED IN THE COUNTRY
MSF IN EGYPT IN 2023 In Egypt, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) works to address the medical and psychological needs of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees who have been subjected to violence.
MSF, Doctors Without Borders, Activities in Egypt in 2023

Many migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Egypt are suffering the physical and psychological consequences of the violence and exploitation they experienced in their home countries, during their journeys or at their destination.

In 2023, we continued to run our clinic in the capital, Cairo, which offers a comprehensive package of care for victims of violence, including general medical healthcare, gynaecology, mental health support and psychosocial consultations, as well as specialist referrals when needed.

The programme also has a social component, linking patients to partner organisations for housing, food, orientation guidance, protection services, and advice concerning other social issues. Our teams accompany patients through their recovery process and conduct awareness-raising and outreach activities among migrant communities.

Following the outbreak of war in Gaza, Palestine, in October, we set up a support and coordination office in Cairo to facilitate our teams’ access to the Gaza Strip and help ensure continuity of supply for both medical and non-medical items.

 

IN 2023

14,300

14,3

outpatient consultations

7,050

7,05

INDIVIDUAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS
 
Egypt

Fieldworker: Ainslie McClarty “What really stood out for me was the sheer hell that people had been through."

Fieldworkers Stories 8 Feb 2016