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Jordan

Stuck in unsuitable camp in 'no man's land'

There are nearly 1,000 people living in unsuitable conditions, stuck in the 'no man's land' between Iraq and Jordan. The harsh conditions mean that their physical condition shall likely deteriorate. Project Update - 28 Apr 2003
 
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Access to Healthcare

In memoriam: Carlo Urbani

First to recognise severe acute respiratory syndrome; infectious disease expert for WHO and for Médecins Sans Frontières; treated parasitic diseases in Cambodia, Vietnam, and elsewhere around the world. Project Update - 26 Apr 2003
 
Hong Kong

SARS protection supplies donated to Hong Kong hospital authority

MSF has donated 40 boxes of various protection materials to the Hospital Authority to support medical staff in dealing the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong. Project Update - 10 Apr 2003
 
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Republic of Congo

Health levels inadequate Congo Brazzaville IDP camps

During its assessments, the team also learnt that primary health care services were inadequate to meet the medical needs of the population; access and availability of drugs for malaria, diarrhoea and respiratory infections were poor. Project Update - 9 Apr 2003
 
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Vietnam

MSF expands SARS intervention in Vietnam

"MSF has a great deal of experience in the isolation of diseases, and our presence has been important for the local staff, many of whom are understandably apprehensive about treating this mysterious illness" - MSF spokesperson. Press Release - 2 Apr 2003
 
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El Salvador

Preventing mother to child HIV transmission in El Salvador

In the MSF HIV/AIDS programme in El Salvador, the organisation is working to identify and treat HIV mothers in order to prevent HIV being passed on to their children. Project Update - 24 Mar 2003
 
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Tuberculosis

The Aral Sea disappears while tuberculosis climbs

The rate of infection here is among the highest in the world. In Uzbekistan about 13 percent of new cases are multi-resistant, while among those patients who have been treated previously for tuberculosis, 40 percent have MDR-TB. This type of tuberculosis hits harder here than most other places in the world. Project Update - 19 Mar 2003
 
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Russia

Homelessness and hardship in Moscow

MSF has been providing medical and social assistance to Moscow's homeless population for the past 10 years, during which time the organisation has undertaken more than 197,000 medical consultations, providing medicines and bandages, and referral to hospital when needed. Project Update - 8 Mar 2003
 
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Russia

The 'bomzhi' - homeless in Moscow

Moscow's homeless, numbering close to 100,000, are trying to survive in conditions where temperatures regularly fall below minus 30 celcius. They are considered vagrants and criminals; are deprived shelter and basic care; and often die in the streets without anyone noticing. MSF's homeless campaign is bringing essential attention these people during the freezing Russian winter. Project Update - 21 Jan 2003
 
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Côte d'Ivoire

Hospital and health structures in rebel held area of Ivory Coast assisted by MSF

While sporadic fighting continues in Ivory Coast, MSF is covering medical needs in Korhogo in the northern part of Ivory Coast - the rebel held area of the country. Project Update - 9 Jan 2003
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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