Medicines Sans Frontiers. Flashcards
What is medicines sans frans?
NGO to provide aid for people in a crisis.
When was It founded?
1971
What sort of crisis is medicines sans frontiers for?
Natural disasters, famine, conflict, refuges.
How many are employed?
35,000 globally, doctors, nurses, managers (95% are locals)
How many countries does it have projects in?
74
Where does funding come from?
in 2019, 96.2% came from 6.5m donors
Whats significant about donations?
Don’t accept donations from companies who’s activity compromises care
Who else did they refuse donations from?
EU due to their reluctance to accept migrants.
What do they treat?
TB, HIV/AIDS, neglected tropical diseases, mental health.
What do they campaign against?
Corporate greed and high pharmaceutical prices. For reducing price of medication.