MSF at the Oxo Gallery: Before the Dancing

EVENT CLOSED. This exhibition took place from Wednesday 14 October to Sunday 18 October 2026

In autumn 2026, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was at the Oxo Gallery on London’s South Bank for 'Before the Dancing', an exhibition showcasing MSF's work on Ebola through powerful photography, personal testimony and interactive displays.

Featuring striking imagery from the Ebola Treatment Centre constructed by MSF at the General Referral Hospital of Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the exhibition offered a rare glimpse into the frontline of one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.  

From the protective equipment worn by medical teams to the daily challenges faced by patients and healthcare workers, the exhibition revealed the human stories behind emergency outbreak response.

'Before the Dancing' also captured moments of hope and recovery, including the jubilant celebrations that take place when a patient is declared Ebola-free.

At 1 pm every day, MSF project coordinator Jacob Burns gave a live 20-minute talk in the gallery on his experience responding to Ebola in DRC. Guided tours were also available.