In Reynosa and Matamoros, more than 5,000 people were stranded in informal camps in 2023, with limited access to drinking water, health services, or protection. Our teams adapted activities according to their changing needs, distributing items such as blankets, warm clothing, and thermal sleeping mats when the weather turned cold, as well as food.
In our multidisciplinary care center in Mexico City, we provided a complete package of care for survivors of extreme violence and torture, including medical treatment, mental health, and social support. We also had teams based at the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance building, the northern bus terminal, where people were taking refuge, and six shelters in the city.
In November, we deployed teams to assist people affected by Hurricane Otis in Acapulco and other nearby municipalities in Guerrero state. We conducted medical and mental health consultations and health promotion activities to detect and prevent the spread of diseases.
