Sexual violence has become a public health issue in Central African Republic (CAR) over the past decade, with women and minors being the most affected groups. In a country marked by years of civil war and facing a long-term crisis, assaults are perpetrated not just by members of armed groups; often the assault is committed […]
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The displaced people of Bouar are facing an unprecedented crisis and an effective and coordinated humanitarian response is urgently needed.
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After numerous offensives in recent weeks across the country, fighting took place on the outskirts of the capital, Bangui, on January 13. MSF teams in Bangui treated 12 people for violence-related injuries.
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As a result, HIV remains a leading cause of death in the country. Last year, around 4,800 people died of HIV/AIDS in CAR, while some 5,500 new cases are confirmed every year.
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The hospital in Batangafo – a town of 31,000 people, including 22,000 displaced from elsewhere in the Central African Republic – is bustling with activity.
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