In August, MSF assisted more than 1,000 African migrants adrift on their way to the Canary Islands.

During the final week of August, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provided medical and humanitarian assistance to 1,046 African migrants who were found adrift while attempting to reach the Canary Islands. The individuals were rescued or intercepted during their maritime crossing and subsequently disembarked in Senegal and Mauritania in vulnerable conditions.

The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with the Atlantic migration route, a path frequently used by those seeking to reach Spanish territory. The survivors received care from MSF teams stationed in the region to address the health consequences of their perilous journey.