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MSF began working in what is now Timor-Leste in 1999 and closed its projects in 2002.

MSF first worked in what is now called Timor-Leste as the country fought for independence in 1999.

In 2000, MSF implemented a district health plan in the northern district of Baukau, which included providing basic healthcare, tuberculosis treatment, training staff, rebuilding health facilities and conducting disease surveillance. A major component of this project was providing surgical care in the hospital in Baukau.

 
Timor-Leste

East Timorese take charge

Project Update 23 Dec 1999
 
Timor-Leste

Restricted access to camps and slow returns

Project Update 10 Dec 1999
 
Timor-Leste

Up to 2,000 returnees per day

Project Update 9 Nov 1999
 
Timor-Leste

Some indications of malaria increase

Project Update 9 Nov 1999
 
Timor-Leste

MSF deeply concerned by humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka

Press Release 5 Nov 1999
 
Timor-Leste

Spontaneous returns expected to rise as Indonesian troops leave

Project Update 5 Nov 1999