Doctors Without Borders Begins Accepting Donations for the 'Middle East Emergency Fund' as Medical Needs Surge Due to Intensifying Conflicts
In response to escalating conflicts across the Middle East, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) launched the 'Middle East Emergency Fund' on April 10. The global target is 52 billion JPY to support urgent humanitarian medical aid.
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In response to surging medical needs caused by the intensification of conflicts across the Middle East, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF) began accepting donations for the "Middle East Emergency Fund" on April 10. The donations received will be utilized for medical and humanitarian aid operations across the Middle East, including Lebanon, Iran, Palestine, and Jordan.
## Providing Medical Care to People Caught in the Crossfire
Since October 2023, the Palestinian Gaza Strip has been subjected to intense attacks by the Israeli military, and damage from the attacks continues even half a year after the ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, following attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel since February 28 this year, and subsequent retaliatory actions from Iran against multiple countries, conflicts have intensified across the entire Middle East. On April 8, even after a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, the Israeli military bombed several areas in Lebanon. Medical needs are surging higher than ever in various regions.
To respond to the rapidly increasing medical needs across the entire Middle East, MSF, which has been conducting medical and humanitarian aid operations in various parts of the region for many years, has newly launched the "Middle East Emergency Fund."
Shinjiro Murata, General Director of MSF Japan, appeals, "Bombings are occurring even in densely populated areas, leaving millions of people across the Middle East in fear. To deliver medical care to the people caught in the crossfire, we need support from as many people as possible."
The overall MSF target amount (for 2026) is approximately 52 billion JPY (301 million Euros), with a goal of approximately 1 billion JPY (5.79 million Euros) in Japan. Donations will be accepted from April 10 until the end of 2026 via online platforms, Japan Post Bank, and telephone (credit card payments).
*Please note that acceptance may end without prior notice depending on operational and funding status.
## Where the "Middle East Emergency Fund" Will Be Utilized
Medical and humanitarian aid operations in Lebanon, Iran, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Turkey, Egypt, and Cyprus, as well as medical evacuation operations within the Middle East region.
*Subject to change depending on the situation.
*The Middle East Emergency Fund covers 10 countries and regions (as of April 10, 2026). This is subject to change depending on future local circumstances.
## Key MSF Activities in the Middle East
■ Lebanon
In Lebanon, where over 1 million people have been forced to evacuate due to attacks, MSF is currently operating in all 9 governorates of the country, responding to urgent needs.
Operating mobile clinics in 7 governorates including the capital, Beirut, MSF provides basic medical care and mental health support. We also support shelters and provide daily necessities such as blankets and hygiene kits, as well as drinking water. In the heavily damaged southern regions, we are also supplying fuel and medical supplies.
## Providing Medical Care to People Caught in the Crossfire
Since October 2023, the Palestinian Gaza Strip has been subjected to intense attacks by the Israeli military, and damage from the attacks continues even half a year after the ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, following attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel since February 28 this year, and subsequent retaliatory actions from Iran against multiple countries, conflicts have intensified across the entire Middle East. On April 8, even after a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, the Israeli military bombed several areas in Lebanon. Medical needs are surging higher than ever in various regions.
To respond to the rapidly increasing medical needs across the entire Middle East, MSF, which has been conducting medical and humanitarian aid operations in various parts of the region for many years, has newly launched the "Middle East Emergency Fund."
Shinjiro Murata, General Director of MSF Japan, appeals, "Bombings are occurring even in densely populated areas, leaving millions of people across the Middle East in fear. To deliver medical care to the people caught in the crossfire, we need support from as many people as possible."
The overall MSF target amount (for 2026) is approximately 52 billion JPY (301 million Euros), with a goal of approximately 1 billion JPY (5.79 million Euros) in Japan. Donations will be accepted from April 10 until the end of 2026 via online platforms, Japan Post Bank, and telephone (credit card payments).
*Please note that acceptance may end without prior notice depending on operational and funding status.
## Where the "Middle East Emergency Fund" Will Be Utilized
Medical and humanitarian aid operations in Lebanon, Iran, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Turkey, Egypt, and Cyprus, as well as medical evacuation operations within the Middle East region.
*Subject to change depending on the situation.
*The Middle East Emergency Fund covers 10 countries and regions (as of April 10, 2026). This is subject to change depending on future local circumstances.
## Key MSF Activities in the Middle East
■ Lebanon
In Lebanon, where over 1 million people have been forced to evacuate due to attacks, MSF is currently operating in all 9 governorates of the country, responding to urgent needs.
Operating mobile clinics in 7 governorates including the capital, Beirut, MSF provides basic medical care and mental health support. We also support shelters and provide daily necessities such as blankets and hygiene kits, as well as drinking water. In the heavily damaged southern regions, we are also supplying fuel and medical supplies.