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How we work

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Read through our annual financial and activity reports, and find out about where our funds come from and how they are spent.

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Read the policies, reports, and plans on how we address issues like racism and reduce our carbon footprint, ensuring our actions align with the highest ethical standards.

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What we do

Médecins Sans Frontières brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics or healthcare exclusion.

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Where we work

In more than 70 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical humanitarian assistance to save lives and ease the suffering of people in crisis situations.

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MSF Access

MSF Access pushes for access to, and the development of, life-saving and life-prolonging medicines, diagnostic tests and vaccines for people in our programmes and beyond.

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CRASH

Based in Paris, CRASH conducts and directs studies and analysis of MSF actions. They participate in internal training sessions and assessment missions in the field.

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UREPH

Based in Geneva, UREPH (or Research Unit) aims to improve the way MSF projects are implemented in the field and to participate in critical thinking on humanitarian and medical action.

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ARHP

Based in Barcelona, ARHP documents and reflects on the operational challenges and dilemmas faced by the MSF field teams.

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MSF Analysis

Based in Brussels, MSF Analysis intends to stimulate reflection and debate on humanitarian topics organised around the themes of migration, refugees, aid access, health policy and the environment in which aid operates.

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MSF Supply

This logistical and supply centre in Brussels provides storage of and delivers medical equipment, logistics and drugs for international purchases for MSF missions.

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MSF Logistique

This supply and logistics centre in Bordeaux, France, provides warehousing and delivery of medical equipment, logistics and drugs for international purchases for MSF missions.

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Amsterdam Procurement Unit

This logistical centre in Amsterdam purchases, tests, and stores equipment including vehicles, communications material, power supplies, water-processing facilities and nutritional supplements.

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Brazilian Medical Unit

BRAMU specialises in neglected tropical diseases, such as dengue and Chagas, and other infectious diseases. This medical unit is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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MSF Medical Guidelines

Our medical guidelines are based on scientific data collected from MSF’s experiences, the World Health Organization (WHO), other renowned international medical institutions, and medical and scientific journals.

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Epicentre

Providing epidemiological expertise to underpin our operations, conducting research and training to support our goal of providing medical aid in areas where people are affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or excluded from health care.

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Evaluation Units

Evaluation Units have been established in Vienna, Stockholm, and Paris, assessing the potential and limitations of medical humanitarian action, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of our medical humanitarian work.

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LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Health Settings

MSF works with LGBTQI+ populations in many settings over the last 25-30 years. LGBTQI+ people face healthcare disparities with limited access to care and higher disease rates than the general population.

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LUXOR

The Luxembourg Operational Research (LuxOR) unit coordinates field research projects and operational research training, and provides support for documentation activities and routine data collection.

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MSF Academy for Healthcare

To upskill and provide training to locally-hired MSF staff in several countries, MSF has created the MSF Academy for Healthcare.

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Humanitarian Law

This Guide explains the terms, concepts, and rules of humanitarian law in accessible and reader-friendly alphabetical entries.

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MSF Paediatric Days

The MSF Paediatric Days is an event for paediatric field staff, policy makers and academia to exchange ideas, align efforts, inspire and share frontline research to advance urgent paediatric issues of direct concern for the humanitarian field.

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MSF Foundation

The MSF Foundation aims to create a fertile arena for logistics and medical knowledge-sharing to meet the needs of MSF and the humanitarian sector as a whole.

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DNDi

A collaborative, patients’ needs-driven, non-profit drug research and development organisation that is developing new treatments for neglected diseases, founded in 2003 by seven organisations from around the world.

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MSF Science Portal

Our digital portal dedicated to sharing the latest medical evidence from our humanitarian activities around the globe.

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Noma

Noma is a preventable and treatable neglected disease, but 90 per cent of people will die within the first two weeks of infection if they do not receive treatment.

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TIC

The TIC is aiming to change how MSF works to better meet the evolving needs of our patients.

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Telemedicine

MSF's telemedicine hub aims to overcome geographic barriers for equitable, accessible, and quality patient care.

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Sweden Innovation Unit

Launched in 2012, the MSF Sweden Innovation Unit deploys a human-centered approach for promoting a culture of innovation within MSF.

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Geo MSF

The GeoMSF platform is a dynamic one-stop-shop website for all of MSF's GIS related services and products. Access maps and applications through the catalogue, request geographical support, or produce a map on GeoMSF.

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Ebola disease in DRC: find out how we're responding
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1993 Results
 
Ana Cecilia Weintraub, a psychologist from Brazil, pictured with two children after a play therapy session.
Philippines

Voices from MSF's mobile boat clinic

MSF teams describe the invaluable work of the mobile boat clinics Project Update - 27 Jan 2014
 
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Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

MSF provides medical and humanitarian aid to South Sudanese refugees

MSF provides medical aid to South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. Project Update - 23 Jan 2014
 
*** Local Caption *** Since mid-december 2014, more than 40,000 South Sudanese refugees have arrived in northern Uganda to flee the violence in Jonglei and Unity states. And the influx of people has not stopped. From an average of 2,500 new arrivals per day, the number of new arrival has dropped early January to about 700 persons per day. Dzaipi transit camp, located at about 7km from the border - was initially set up for 3,000 persons and was rapidly overcrowded. Refugees lived under the trees or at best in the school building. The local health centre was overwhelmed by the number of patients coming in. Refugees were lacking the basics such as clean water, food and latrines. MSF has set up an emergency operation to respond to their needs : water and sanitation, outpatient and inpatient consultations, maternity, vaccination and screening for malnutrition. MSF teams currently work in the three refugee camps and will adapt their activities according to the evolution of the situation.
Uganda

Medical care for South Sudanese refugees

More than 45,000 South Sudanese have arrived in Uganda. MSF is providing medical care in the camps. Project Update - 23 Jan 2014
 
600-700 people have crossed the border from South Sudan into Kenya every day over the past two weeks. Crossing at Nadapal, en route to Kakuma refugee camp, they hope to find a safe haven from the month-long conflict in South Sudan.
Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

MSF provides medical and humanitarian aid to South Sudanese refugees

MSF teams are providing medical and humanitarian aid refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. Project Update - 23 Jan 2014
 
Wounded patients at the hospital Communautaire. Many of them require traction devices as they were shot in the leg. The healing period is 45 days minimum. Many of the patients, then, were injured during initial combats in Bangui between Anti-Balaka militias and ex-Séléka forces. MSF has treated around 800 patients of bullet, grenade or machete wounds since the beginning of December. Hospital capacity was increased by setting up several tents in the premises. Although the number of patients has decreased recently, until last week (1/2 January) the hospital admitted an average of between 10-20 wounded per day.
Central African Republic

"The violence is relentless" in Bangui

MSF has treated hundreds of patients in Bangui since violence erupted in December 2013 Project Update - 21 Jan 2014
 
In Hebron and East Jerusalem, MSF is running a medical and psychosocial programme for people suffering from trauma because of the conflict. MSF teams focus on people with psychological distress (acute stress, anxiety disorders, post traumatic syndromes, depression) caused by violent incidents involving Israeli settlers and Israeli Army, but also due to the intra-Palestinian conflict. In Hebron, MSF staff carried out 1726 individual mental health consultations and 945 medical consultations in 2011. In the beginning of 2011, MSF conducted a needs assessment in East Jerusalem and decided to start providing in this part of the city mental health care to the population who suffers trauma or psychological distress due to the consequences of violence caused by the conflict and who has no access to mental health services. MSF therapies started in July in the Shufat refugee camp and Silwan area and since then MSF staff carried out 223 individual mental health consultations.
Palestine

Imprisoned by the mind

An MSF psychologist describes how prison has damaged the mental health of a young Palestinian man Project Update - 17 Jan 2014
 
In Juba, about 40,000 people have sought refuge in two overcrowded UN compounds in the capital, too afraid to go back home. MSF medical teams are carrying out 300-500 consultations per day, mainly for diarrhoea, malaria and respiratory infections. There are few other medical actors present at the moment and there are important water and sanitation needs. MSF is treating a high proportion of acute diahrrea cases and is putting pressure on other actors to scale up watsan activities.
South Sudan

MSF treats more than 100 wounded following heavy fighting in Malakal

Heavy fighting in Upper Nile, Unity and Jonglei states has left thousands of people newly displaced and hundreds wounded. Project Update - 15 Jan 2014
 
Dr Natalie Roberts talks to Marvin and his family, at the inpatients tent at MSF’s inflatable hospital in Tacloban. Marvin, 9, came into the hospital at Christmas suffering from acute malnutrition. The team is treating him with Plumpy Nut, and he is steadily improving.
Philippines

Huge demand for medical services two months after Haiyan

Two months after typhoon Haiyan, there remains a huge demand for medical services in the the Philippines Project Update - 10 Jan 2014
 
Dr Susanna Ericsson is currently working for Médecins Sans Frontières in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ongoing fighting between government forces and Mai-Mai militias in Katanga province has caused thousands of people to flee into the surrounding bush in fear of their lives. In Shamwana, the medical consequences of this displacement are severe with many patients now unable to reach health facilities for essential medical treatment. Pregnant women who experience complications during their delivery are particularly at risk.
Democratic Republic of Congo

Armed groups must respect and ensure safety of civilians

Following violent clashes, MSF calls on all armed groups in DRC to ensure safety of civilians Project Update - 9 Jan 2014
 
More than 75,000 people have fled violence in Jonglei state and are currently living in desperate conditions in Awerial.
South Sudan

75,000 shelter in desperate conditions on banks of the Nile

75,000 displaced South Sudanese seek shelter from violence on west bank of Nile Project Update - 8 Jan 2014
Four mothers posing in a corridor of the Hospital in Bili. All four of them are staying in the hospital with their child, that's suffering from a severe case of malaria. Since the beginning of the project in 2016, the pediatric ward already treated more than 4.000 cases of complicated/severe form of malaria.
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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