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China

MSF opens program in China to help stop spread of SARS

MSF will provide 'SARS kits' containing materials such as protective gloves, gowns, overalls, masks, shoe covers and caps. The organisation will also assist with redesigning the hospital lay-out in order to accommodate infectious disease patients. Press Release - 23 May 2003
 
Access to medicines

MSF puts drug patents under the spotlight

"Developing countries should not hesitate to check and challenge the validity of patents," says Ellen 't Hoen of MSF. "This is already beginning to happen in some countries, such as Kenya and Thailand." Press Release - 22 May 2003
 
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War and conflict

MSF sends medical teams to help civilians wounded in Chechnya bomb blasts

The latest explosions in Znamenskoe and Gudermes region, resulting in a high number of casualties and wounded, show once again that the situaton in Chechnya is far from normal contrary to declarations made by the authorities. Press Release - 14 May 2003
 
Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

Left without a choice: Chechens forced to return to Chechnya

As the tent camps are about to be closed in Ingushetia, an MSF survey shows that more than 98% of Chechen displaced families living in the camps do not want to go back to Chechnya Press Release - 6 May 2003
 
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Kenya

MSF welcomes announcement to increase AIDS treatment

Principal actors urged to set aside reservations about treatment with antiretroviral medicines in Africa, and to act now to increase such treatment. Press Release - 25 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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Liberia

The protection of and assistance to these populations can no longer be guaranteed

The protection of and assistance to these populations can no longer be guaranteed. Press Release - 1 Apr 2003
 
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Afghanistan

MSF strongly condemns killing of ICRC staff member in Afghanistan

The international medical humanitarian organization Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) is shocked and appalled by the killing of an expatriate staff member of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Press Release - 31 Mar 2003
 
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Chad

Still no food or shelter as the refugee influx continues

Since the beginning of the crisis in November 2002, MSF has repeatedly called for aid but remains the only organisation to have reacted in any serious way. Press Release - 18 Mar 2003
 
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Liberia

MSF urges UNHCR and Liberian government to open a refugee camp in a safe area

MSF urges UNHCR and Liberian government to open a refugee camp in a safe area, away from the fighting. Press Release - 13 Mar 2003
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
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