Our principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence have been at the heart of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for nearly 50 years. But what does that look like in a conflict zone? Anthropologist Dale writes…
When a child came to the hospital with a strange rash, the MSF team in Bossangoa didn't jump to any conclusions. But then another arrived, and another. Clara shares the story of what happened next...
Charles Ssonko is an HIV/TB advisor based in the Manson Unit – a specialist medical innovation team – at MSF UK. As part of his work in the Central African Republic, Charles blogs about a series of innovative groups that have empowered HIV patients even in times of conflict.
"After my six months here in the Central African Republic I can only say: It is an amazing experience! You learn so much. I am sure that an assignment with MSF will not allow anyone to return home unchanged."
Traditional medicine plays an important role in the Central African Republic. I have more critical view of the issue, because unfortunately we encounter it in two specific situations in hospital: in emergency cases and at discharges against medical advice.
Supply logistician Antoine is in the Central African Republic, joining a Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) community outreach team on a trip to a remote village health centre.
How do our teams make sure they have everything they need to save lives? Supply logistician Antoine takes us behind the scenes in the Central African Republic.
