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Russia

Emergency response to people affected by wood fires in Russia

MSF has provided humanitarian aid to people living in villages affected by wood fires in Ryazan region, approximately 200 km from Moscow. About 2,000 people have been displaced by the fires in this region. Families who lost their homes have found shelter in boarding schools, hospitals and other public facilities, while many others are staying with relatives and friends. Project Update - 12 Aug 2010
 
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Pakistan

MSF scales up distribution of relief goods as worrying gaps remain

Two weeks after the first floods hit Pakistan, the situation remains extremely dire for millions of people. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan, MSF is intensifying its activities and remains focused on medical care, clean water provision and distribution of essential goods. More assessments are also ongoing in these provinces, as well as in Punjab Sindh. Project Update - 12 Aug 2010
 
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Haiti

MSF scales up cholera operations in northern Haiti

Amid stepped-up efforts to stabilize Haiti™s confirmed cholera epidemic, MSF continues to provide assistance to populations in the country™s remote areas. Here is a story of a patient, Joséphine, in Gros Morne, near the city of Gonaives. Project Update - 11 Aug 2010
 
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Pakistan

New rise in water levels in Pakistan floods delays aid effort

Responding to the floods in Pakistan, a helicopter assessment of areas cut off from aid reminded MSF's emergency coordinator of the aftermath of the 2004-2005 tsunami.-->
© Jean-Marc Jacobs, A man transports his furniture in the flooded street in Nowshera. In Noshwera, the MSF team had to postpone a distribution of basic relief items to around 4,500 families as the place identified had been flooded. Unfortunately, because of heavy rains in the last couple of days the desperately needed delivery of items such as soap, buckets, toothpaste and cooking utensils.
"The place we had identified to organize this major distribution is under one meter of water," said Anthony Thouvenin, Emergency Coordinator for MSF in Nowshera. "Two days ago it was dry, but the water rose very quickly. Now we'll have to explain to people that the delivery of much-needed good will have to be delayed by at least one day. Our team is frustrated, but this is nothing compared with affected people who really need help".
Project Update - 10 Aug 2010
 
Somalia

MSF launches bilingual website about its work assisting Somalis

"We're delighted to be able to launch this new site," said MSF Head of Mission in Somalia, Monica Camacho. "As an emergency medical organisation MSF's operations are continuously adapting and changing so that we can respond to the greatest needs. This site highlights the wide range of MSF's work and provides regularly updated information for anyone who is interested in knowing more." Project Update - 5 Aug 2010
 
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Pakistan

Expanding assessments and assistance by MSF teams throughout Pakistan's flood zones

In addition to the expansion of its medical activities, MSF's priority is to provide clean water and improve hygienic conditions in order to prevent the spread of acute respiratory infections, diarrhoeal diseases, and skin infections. MSF teams are getting ready in case of a waterborne disease outbreak, such as cholera, however the situation is under control at this point. Project Update - 5 Aug 2010
 
Somalia

Somalia's civilians continue to bear brunt of Mogadishu warfare

Medical data gathered at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in the Dayniile neighborhood, on the outskirts of Mogadishu, reveal an alarming pattern over the first seven months of the year. Project Update - 4 Aug 2010
 
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Pakistan

MSF expands assistance to Pakistan flood victims

During the weekend, MSF completed several surveys to get a better picture of people's needs following the worst floods in Pakistan in 80 years. MSF is now expanding activities to include water and sanitation provision, and is also distributing kits containing hygiene products, cooking utensils and other items to fulfil immediate needs. Project Update - 3 Aug 2010
 
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Pakistan

Severe floods in Pakistan affect over 400,000

"There is widespread destruction on the ground, and we still need to get a clearer picture of where MSF is needed the most" said Benoit De Gryse, MSF's Head of Mission in Pakistan. "What complicates matters is that destruction is patchy, and there are pockets of people that are very hard to reach due to the flooding." Project Update - 30 Jul 2010
 
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Haiti

MSF teams in Haiti distribute tents after storm destroys shelters in camp

MSF is following the situation closely and will do its best to support the population with emergency medical care in response to hurricanes or further deteriorating conditions due to the rainy season, but the organization has little capacity to respond to shelter needs. Project Update - 15 Jul 2010
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
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