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Pakistan

A race against time in emergency departments

MSF has been working in the district headquarter hospital in Timergara, Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, in northwestern part of Pakistan since 2009. MSF provides emergency care, emergency surgeries, post-operative care, as well as mother-and-child health care in the hospital. Project Update - 4 Jul 2012

Central African Republic

Child death rate alarmingly high

An “alarmingly high” number of children under the age of five are dying in parts of Central African Republic, according to the findings of a new mortality survey conducted by MSF. A principal reason is the absence of easily accessible healthcare, with 60 per cent of under-fives dying at home and 13 per cent on the journey to hospital. Project Update - 3 Jul 2012

South Sudan

Water remains the biggest concern

An MSF medical coordinator recounts how MSF teams have been moving alongside a large influx of around 35,000 refugees who crossed the border from Sudan’s Blue Nile state in May - June, supporting them with medical care, clean water and shelter on their journey to the Jamam camp. The teams face many challenges as they try to provide assistance in an inhospitable place. Voices from the Field - 3 Jul 2012

Greece

MSF runs a malaria project

The outbreak of malaria after almost 40 years of absence in Greece led to the decision for a comprehensive response from MSF. MSF has started implementing projects contributing to the prevention, epidemiological surveillance, clinical management, laboratory diagnosis and vector control of the disease in Laconia, Pelopponesus (south of Greece). Statement - 28 Jun 2012

Mali

Refugees in vulnerable situation

A political crisis has divided Mali since the end of January 2012. Fear of being caught in the cross-fire, insecurity and the food crisis have driven more than 300,000 Malians to flee the country for neighboring nations. MSF is responding to the growing humanitarian need in the region, providing assistance to refugees as well as to local people. Project Update - 27 Jun 2012

International Activity Report 2011

Annual Report - 22 Jun 2012

Lebanon

Meeting the health needs of Syrian refugees

Since the conflict began in Syria, tens of thousands of Syrians have taken refuge in neighbouring countries. As more and more people have crossed over into Lebanon seeking shelter and medical care, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has extended its activities in Lebanon to the regions of Wadi Khaled, Tripoli and the Bekaa valley. Laurent Ligozat, MSF’s deputy operational director, gives a first-hand account of the situation in the region. Voices from the Field - 21 Jun 2012

Yemen

Protection and neutrality of medical facilities must be upheld

MSF expresses deep concern about the security of its surgical centre in Aden after a group of armed men forcibly entered the hospital on Monday night and attempted to take away a patient who was being treated in the emergency room, and calls on all parties in Yemen to adhere to the principles of international humanitarian law and universal medical ethics. Project Update - 21 Jun 2012

Côte d'Ivoire

Renewed violence hits western region

Following new attacks earlier this week near Taï, at the Liberian border, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has strengthened its treatment capacity in Taï and Duékoué hospitals to prepare for a possible influx of wounded patients. Healthcare workers and a portion of the population have already fled the fighting in the area south of Taï, leaving critical gaps in access to medical care. Press Release - 18 Jun 2012

Myanmar

Victims of recent clashes must have access to healthcare

With continued tension and unrest in Rakhine state, Myanmar, MSF is concerned that those people most affected by violence and deep communal divisions are unable to receive medical treatment. Press Release - 18 Jun 2012

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