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Central African Republic

Uniting to fight the spread of malaria

On November 21-23, 2011 more than 40 malaria experts came together in Bangui to discuss their experiences and challenges treating malaria in the Central African Republic. Project Update - 3 Jan 2012
 
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In Memoriam

MSF deeply shocked and saddened by the killing of two staff members in a serious incident in Mogadishu

It is with great sadness that MSF confirms that two staff members were killed this morning as a result of a shooting in the organisation’s compound in Mogadishu. While one of the aid workers died during the shooting, the other was transferred to a hospital and died after surgery this evening. Press Release - 29 Dec 2011
 
South Sudan

Emergencies unfolding one after another

Six months after the birth of South Sudan as the world’s newest independent country, a series of emergencies are unfolding that require urgent humanitarian response. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has scaled up into full emergency mode in Upper Nile State to respond to the sudden influx of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in neighbouring Sudan. Press Release - 23 Dec 2011
 
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Access to medicines

Ten Stories that Mattered in Access to Medicines in 2011

This report looks at developments in 2011 that had an impact, both positive or negative, on people’s ability to access drugs, diagnostics and vaccines in developing countries. It also looks at key policy developments of the year, such as the unprecedented funding shortfalls at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Report - 22 Dec 2011
 
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France

Médecins Sans Frontières holds its first International General Assembly, marks fortieth anniversary

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) concluded its first ever International General Assembly in Paris over the weekend. Press Release - 20 Dec 2011
 
Humanitarian challenges

In the Eyes of Others: How People in Crises Perceive Humanitarian Aid

MSF attempts to better understand how its work and principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence are perceived by those who receive its emergency medical care. Contributors reflect on issues of perception and explore the many facets of humanitarian action today. Report - 19 Dec 2011
 
Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

Sweet Sixty?

As the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees turns 60, refugees’ health and lives are being put in danger as a result of restrictive government policies and serious shortfalls in assistance. Report - 15 Dec 2011
 
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Central African Republic

A day in the MSF hospital in Paoua

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) manages the hospital in Paoua, the only one in the subprefecture, which has a population of approximately 120,000. MSF teams work with the Ministry of Health in all hospital departments (paediatrics, surgery, maternity, emergency, hospitalization and outpatient care and treatment of tuberculosis and HIV). Project Update - 13 Dec 2011
 
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Central African Republic

'Central Africa is in a state of health emergency'

Interview with Olivier Aubry, MSF Head of Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) - December 2011 Voices from the Field - 13 Dec 2011
 
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Central African Republic

Mortality rate in Central African Republic reaches an emergency level

The Central African Republic (CAR) is in the grip of a chronic medical emergency. Four mortality studies conducted by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the past 18 months reveal crude mortality rates in some regions are at three times the emergency threshold level, which is considered a humanitarian crisis. Report - 13 Dec 2011
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Independent medical humanitarian assistance

We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence and impartiality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

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