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Anti-migrant violence in South Africa: MSF warns of growing humanitarian needs and access to healthcare disruptions
By Médecins Sans Frontières at ReliefWeb
· July 10, 2026
· 7 min read
Countries: South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe . The violence has reportedly resulted in at least four deaths, numerous injuries and the destruction of homes. MSF teams have been responding to urgent health, protection and dignity needs in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, and at the
Key takeaway Our priority is to address disrupted access to healthcare for those most at risk, regardless of who they are or where they come from,” says Claire Waterhouse, MSF Emergency Coordinator.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
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