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Médecins Sans Frontières  

Definition

  • MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) or “Doctors without Borders” is an international humanitarian organization that is dedicated to providing emergency medical aid anywhere it is required in the world, irrespective of color, creed, or any other issue. MSF is also dedicated to raising awareness of the need for medical aid and assistance. [Source: Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Médecins Sans Frontières]

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  • Doctors Without Borders

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