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Somalia

Providing medical care despite severe obstacles

Despite ongoing conflict and the lack of a formal government in Somalia, MSF teams continue to bring medical care to thousands in this failed state. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Sudan

Fifth Sudan health survey starts - North Darfur conditions to be assessed

With five studies covering West and North Darfur, MSF is developing a comprehensive view of the conditions of the people they are treating.

Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Madagascar

Reaching out to the most vulnerable

After more than 25 years in power, Madagascar's leader, Didier Ratsiraka, was driven from power in 2002 and replaced by Marc Ravalomanana. This contested transition, carried out amid conflict, brought about a dramatic drop in the already precarious economy and a resurgence of ethnic and political divisions. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Burundi

Working amidst tremendous needs

In the capital, Bujumbura, MSF treats war wounds and manages a health center while it also runs a medical and surgical program in a local hospital. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Italy

Helping desperate immigrants

While a wave of Italians emigrated during the first half of the nineteenth century, today the country's recent economic growth and strategic position on the Mediterranean Sea have made it a prime destination for immigrants from other lands. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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HIV/AIDS

Zeroing in on AIDS

MSF's early work in Thailand focused on refugees living near the borders with Laos, Cambodia and Vietnamese "boat people". Though MSF continues to provide health care to people in several camps and targets vulnerable populations along the country's borders, activities in Thailand in recent years have increasingly focused on HIV/AIDS. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Niger

Fighting epidemics and malnutrition

In March and April 2004, MSF carried out a massive measles vaccination campaign in the capital Niamey and two other districts in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Mali

Improving access to health care

Since 1996, MSF has provided support to one hospital and three health centers in the Ansongo district, covering Bara, Tinhama and Talataye health areas. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004
 
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Burundi

Over 150 dead and 106 wounded after attack on Congolese refugee camp in Burundi

"I had never seen such a scene before," explains Véronique Parque, a head of mission for MSF in Burundi, who arrived in the camp a few hours after the attack on Saturday morning. "Half of the buildings had been burned down. One could see bodies still burning. It was an extremely distressing situation." Project Update - 16 Aug 2004
 
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Sudan

Darfur Diary: Many rivers to cross

Dr Dean Harris is an aid worker with Médecins Sans Frontières in Garsila, Darfur In the Media - 16 Aug 2004
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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