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Guatemala

Work to treat polluted waters after Hurricane Stan

As the flood waters subside, polluted wells, stagnant waters and basic health issues surface. Some areas are endemic to malaria and dengue fever and preventative measures are being put into place. Project Update - 25 Oct 2005
 
Natural hazards

Natural disasters do not lead to epidemics

Philippe Guérin, Scientific Director of Epicentre - the epidemiology branch of MSF - explains that natural disasters do not harbour epidemics. He details the risks and priorities in the wake of the Kashmir earthquake, as he had done after the tsunami that struck southern Asia in December 2004. Project Update - 12 Oct 2005
 
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Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Aid workers warn of North Korea's forgotten health crisis

Severe floods and a subsequent famine killed up to three million North Koreans during 1995-1999. This crisis has left much of the country's remaining population engaged in a constant battle to survive. And aid agencies are unable to deliver help to those most in need. Justin McCurry reports. Project Update - 21 Jul 2005
 
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Natural hazards

Asian tsunami: Overview of MSF activities in Sri Lanka

Overview of MSF activities in Sri Lanka. Project Update - 31 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

Overview of MSF Activities in Indonesia

Project Update - 31 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF aid operations in the tsunami zone

To date, MSF has sent more than 60 international aid workers and 150 tonnes of relief materials to provide assistance to people affected by the earthquake and resulting tsunamis in South Asia. Additional aid workers and relief cargos are en route and more will be deployed as needed. Project Update - 6 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF surgical team starts operation in Sigli, east of Banda Aceh

There were logistical difficulties when the Banda Aceh airport was closed on Tuesday. But with the 120 tonnes of relief items that MSF brought in over the previous days, there was enough buffer stock to guarantee continuity for our medical teams. Project Update - 5 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

Teams expand action and, to date, over 200 tonnes of goods have been brought to Banda Aceh.

Teams expand action and, to date, over 200 tonnes of goods have been brought to Banda Aceh Project Update - 4 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF continues medical consultations and provides body bags in Aceh

Despite advances, corpses still remain in the streets of Banda Aceh. MSF has provided 217 body bags (with another 230 to follow today) to the Indonesian soldiers and civilian volunteers who have been dealing with this particular task for almost a week. Project Update - 3 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF increases relief efforts on west coast of Banda Aceh

MSF is increasing aid efforts along the coastline of Banda Aceh in the north Sumatra region, closest to the earthquake epicentre. Project Update - 2 Jan 2005
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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