International Activity Report 2004 Central African Republic
International staff: 6
National Staff: 24
Giving emergency care
Since civil war started in the
Central African Republic in 2002,
MSF has focused on providing
emergency medical relief to the
victims. MSF staff also run a sleeping
sickness project – which was
halted for part of 2003 because of
the conflict – in the southeastern
town of Haut-Mbomou.
MSF aided civilians attempting to escape
the violence by crossing into neighboring
Chad. A team based just over the border
carried out medical consultations and surgery
while also distributing medicine and
needed supplies. MSF also gave urgent
medical care to those who were sexually
assaulted during the conflict.
During 2003, MSF carried out a number of
exploratory missions in the country. A team
visited Bouzum to determine the needs of
the people in the area. In Bouar, MSF carried
out a measles vaccination campaign and
evaluated the situation of displaced people
living in the region. In Bossemptele,
Bouzum, Paoua and Bocaranga, MSF distributed
medicines and medical supplies
and in Sibut, Paoua and Gore, a team
assessed operations at local health facilities.
MSF has worked in the Central African Republic since 1997.
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The Year in Review Rowan Gilles, M.D., President, MSF International Council Marine Buissonnière, MSF Secretary-General
In Memoriam June 2, 2004
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