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The Resurgence of Measles: A Preventable Crisis
Measles, a deadly disease that was once thought to be on the brink of extinction, has been resurging worldwide. Despite being preventable through vaccination, the recent outbreak highlights… read more
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Managing the Human River: MSF’s Mission in Central America’s Migration Paths
“We were robbed, they put a gun to my chest and put their hands in my private parts, they did it to my mother too. They beat my… read more
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The Role of MSF in Addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases
Not all diseases are recognized equally. It is an unfortunate fact of life that parts of the world with sufficient pharmaceutical infrastructure tend to overlook diseases that do… read more
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Healing Mozambique: MSF’s Lifesaving Mission to Transform HIV Care
Mozambique is battling one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world: a crisis that continues to strain its healthcare system. One in eight adults are living… read more
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Shielding Humanity: The Importance of Upholding Medical Neutrality in Conflict Zones
In the chaos of conflict, access to unbiased and impartial medical care becomes a beacon of hope for countless civilians. Medical neutrality, a principle embedded in humanitarian efforts,… read more
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Logistics in Humanitarian Aid: Behind the scenes of MSF
Behind every life saved by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), there’s an intricate network of planning, logistics, and teamwork operating seamlessly in the background.1 From conflict zones to epidemic… read more
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Antimicrobial Resistance as a Global and Humanitarian Crisis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a profound challenge to global public health as a whole; however, its impacts are notably severe in humanitarian and low-resource settings. These environments, characterized… read more
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MSF’s Humanitarian Efforts Amid the Sudan Conflict
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a deepening crisis fueled by intense clashes between the Sudanese military and Sudan’s Rapid Support Force. The war’s impact has… read more
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The Rohingya Refugee Crisis: A Struggle for Rights and Recognition
Imagine living in one place for your entire life, yet being told you don’t belong. For the Rohingya people, this is a stark reality—stripped of citizenship, denied basic… read more
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MSF’s Lifesaving Response in Gaza: Navigating Medical Crises Amid Ongoing Conflict
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been at the forefront of efforts to provide critical medical aid in Gaza, where healthcare services are severely strained by decades of repression… read more
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