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As refugee numbers in South Sudan grow, Médecins Sans Frontières scales up emergency response

DORO, Maban County, South Sudan – The registered number of refugees gathering at the tiny village of Doro, as of December 7, was 21,500 and increasing daily. Anywhere from 500 to 1,000 newcomers are registering every day. The...

12/12/2011 South Sudan, Sudan

The thinnest of lifelines: An interview with Médecins Sans Frontières President, Dr. Unni Karunakara on Médecins Sans Frontières’ response to the funding crisis at the Global Fund

In a move that could have a profound impact on patients in developing countries, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria has announced it won’t be accepting any grant applications this year to support treatment programmes...

02/12/2011

Thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan: Médecins Sans Frontières starts emergency medical response in South Sudan

1st December 2011 Juba/Brussels – Over the past two weeks thousands of refugees have crossed the border from Sudan into the newly independent South Sudan. On Monday 28th November, Médecins Sans Frontières started an emergency...

02/12/2011 South Sudan

Earthquake in Turkey: Médecins Sans Frontières extends its activities and provides mental healthcare to the affected population

Van and Barcelona, 28 November 2011. In the aftermath of the strong earthquakes that struck eastern Turkey on 23 October and 9 November, Médecins Sans Frontières is extending its activities in the region through the provision of...

30/11/2011 Turkey

Cholera in Cameroon: Médecins Sans Frontières supports overwhelmed local health authorities

Cholera has spread across all districts of Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala, home to 2.1 million people. The cholera epidemic was officially declared 14 months ago, in September 2010, and has peaked and troughed a number of...

29/11/2011 Cameroon

Egypt: Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical supplies to five hospitals

Hospitals and health facilities must be respected by all parties

28/11/2011 Egypt

In aftermath of war, Médecins Sans Frontières’ medical work still sorely needed in Libya

Teams from Médecins Sans Frontières continue to provide medical care to migrants, internally displaced persons, and prisoners in the cities of Tripoli and Misrata, this in addition to a major mental health component in the...

28/11/2011 Libya

Dadaab: the reduction of activities may have dramatic consequences on refugees

In the second half of 2011, Médecins Sans Frontières witnessed increased insecurity in the camps located near Dadaab, Kenya. The kidnapping of two Médecins Sans Frontières international staff members in October forced the...

28/11/2011 Kenya, Somalia

Gaza: Chronic shortages of drugs and medical supplies

Health facilities in the Gaza Strip face a serious shortage of drugs and medical supplies. In late September, 36% of essential drugs were lacking. While Médecins Sans Frontières makes regular donations, no aid actor can meet the...

21/11/2011 Palestinian Territories

Somalia: a population caught between epidemics, malnutrition and conflict

Even for the long-suffering Somali population, the events of the past year have been challenging. The conflict that began two decades ago continues, and its consequences are exacerbated by drought, one of the worst on record in...

14/11/2011 Somalia
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