MSF stops activities in Turkmenistan

After 10 years presence and despite urgent health needs in Turkmenistan, MSF stops activities as the last international NGO. Press Release - 17 Dec 2009

Project Update

MSF urges European governments to respect life, dignity and healthcare of migrants and asylum seekers

When detention is over, the outlook is bleak for many and access to healthcare remains uncertain. Even when healthcare is available, language barriers, lack of information and fear of being reported stop migrants from seeking help. Press Release - 16 Dec 2009

Access to medicines

Innovative initiative designed to boost access to medicines is adopted

Press Release - 15 Dec 2009

South Sudan

Inadequate aid as violence escalates southern Sudan emergency

The people of southern Sudan are trapped in a worsening crisis, following the most violent year since the 2005 peace agreement that ended more than two decades of civil war with the North. However, the response to the escalating emergency is inadequate, says MSF. Press Release - 14 Dec 2009

South Sudan

Facing up to reality: Health crisis deepens as violence escalates in Southern Sudan

MSF calls on government authorities, international donors and relief organisations to recognise the full extent of the crisis and ensure peoples' immediate humanitarian needs are urgently prioritised. Report - 11 Dec 2009

Innovation

Medical Innovations in Humanitarian Situations

Medical Innovation in Humanitarian Situations explores how the particular style of humanitarian action practiced by MSF has stayed in line with the standards in scientifically advanced countries while also leading to significant improvements in the medical care delivered to people in crisis.
msf-crash.org - 10 Dec 2009

Pakistan

Where childbirth is a deadly part of life

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) set up its project in Kuchlak, in Pakistan’s south western Balochistan province, to assist Afghan refugees who face socio-economic exclusion and restricted access to health care, particularly for women and children. Project Update - 10 Dec 2009

Afghanistan

Empty hospital beds in the capital of Helmand, Afghanistan

Testimony bv Christopher Stokes, MSF General Director (Belgium)
Voices from the Field - 10 Dec 2009

Humanitarian principles

NATO Speech - Christophe Fournier

In his speech, Christophe Fournier explains why MSF can never be part of a “military-humanitarian coalition”, the importance to make a clear distinction between impartial humanitarian actors such as MSF and other more partisan aid actors, and finally the harmful consequences on the local population when this distinction is blurred. Speech - 9 Dec 2009

Somalia

MSF deeply saddened by attack in Mogadishu

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is deeply saddened by the recent attack during the graduation of medical students from Benadir University, in Mogadishu, Somalia, and sends its thoughts and condolences to the families and friends of those who have suffered as a result of this tragic event. Statement - 5 Dec 2009

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