MSF charged with crimes against the state The international medical humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) confirms the arrest of its Head of Mission Paul Foreman, a British national, in Khartoum, Sudan. MSF's Head of Mission has been charged with crimes against the state. MSF is...
"If we manage to successfully limit the infestation by mosquitoes and give prompt and effective treatment to the sick, we can literally help the community get back on their feet." - MSF doctor In close collaboration with local health workers and authorities, an Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) team...
MSF takes on advisory role WHO laboratory tests have confirmed that there is an outbreak of Ebola in the Mbomo and Etoumbi districts of Cuvette Ouest province in northern Congo-Brazzaville. Currently, it is not a large outbreak and the local authorities are managing it well. On 20 May, there are 11...
The prime suspect was a local policeman in Badghis province. The prime suspect was a local policeman but efforts to inquire into the case were hampered by family ties: the policeman - who is now back in his position - is the nephew of the head of the district, who in turn, is the brother of the...
The situation is still alarming. Six weeks after the confirmation of the Marburg fever outbreak in Angola through biological tests on March 22nd, the epidemic is still not under control. The official toll as of April 30th is of 271 deaths and 301 cases. The disease has taken a heavy toll among the...
MSF calls upon other agencies to mobilize. In the face of increasing severe malnutrition in Niger, the international medical aid organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is significantly increasing its ability to provide assistance to people in the most affected regions. The number of...
The deadly and contagious Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever continues to ravage Angola. Until 17 April, 2005, 235 of the 257 cases reported have proved fatal. Without a stronger response, the epidemic will continue to spread. Marburg Fever continues to spread in the Angolan province of Uige. Until 17 April...
There was quite a lot of blood so we kept spraying our hands with the chlorine. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has launched an emergency intervention in Uige province following an epidemic outbreak of Marburg disease, a fever similar to Ebola. Zoe Young, an MSF water and sanitation specialist,...
MSF in Hong Kong loses a committed, experienced and passionate Board Member, who was loved and respected by all On 6 April 2005 Dr. Raymond Lasserre, member of the Board of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Hong Kong passed away in peace at the age of 82 years. Dr. Lasserre had been ill for quite...
In total, 17 MSF international staff, including doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, logisticians, and water-and-sanitation specialists - several with work experience in Ebola outbreaks, will take part in this intervention. Luanda - MSF has launched an emergency intervention in Uige province following...
