Violence has displaced hundreds of thousands Malians . The United Nations estimates that more than a million people have been forced from their homes in the past two years and many are still living in makeshift camps or on the streets. Conflict in the region has made it difficult for relief groups reach those in need . Many doctors and nurses have fled Timbuktu leaving critical health services weakened .
Violence has displaced hundreds of thousands Malians . Mat Jacob is a member of an International Medical Corps team providing aid to the region . Conflict in the region has made it difficult for relief groups reach those in need . Many doctors and nurses have fled Timbuktu leaving critical health services weakened .