India, July 24 -- Doctors Without Borders teams in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, provided critical medical and psychological aid on July 18 to 38 survivors of a devastating boat journey that left approximately 152 people dead at sea,.
Perilous Journey from The Gambia
The vessel reportedly departed from The Gambia toward the Canary Islands with roughly 190 individuals on board, yet only 38 survived the 25 day passage. Survivors endured harrowing conditions and witnessed the deaths of family members and fellow passengers throughout the long crossing,. This specific incident stands as one of the deadliest disembarkations witnessed by humanitarian teams in Mauritania throughout the current year.
Critical Health Crises Among Survivors
Medical respon...