MSF Activity Update – Lesvos, Greece - August 2025

Key Services Provided

MSF operates a mobile medical unit in the collective space, near Mavrovouni camp, offering a comprehensive primary healthcare package that includes:

1. Primary Health Care

Which specifically includes :

• General medical consultations

• Integrated mental health care

• Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services

This holistic model ensures that patients receive timely, coordinated care tailored to their physical and psychological needs.

2. Mental Health Support

MSF’s mental health services focus on individuals experiencing:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Depression

• Acute stress reactions

Common symptoms addressed: insomnia, flashbacks, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness.

MHPSS Services offered:

• Individual psychological consultations

• Emergency psychological first aid for new arrivals and acute cases

3. Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

Dedicated SRH services include:

• Medical and psychological support for survivors of sexual violence

• Family planning consultations

• Screening, prevention, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

4. Emergency Medical Care for New Arrivals

MSF provides urgent medical assistance to individuals arriving by sea, including:

• On-the-spot medical triage

• Psychological first aid

• Referrals to local hospitals when further care is required

5. Health Promotion and Social Support

Through a multidisciplinary team, MSF strengthens access to care and empowers communities with:

• Health promotion and education

• Intercultural mediation

• Linkage to legal aid and social services

Ongoing Advocacy

MSF continues to call for humane and dignified reception conditions for asylum seekers and migrants in Lesbos, and for equitable access to healthcare and protection mechanisms.