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Madagascar
MSF offers medical, nutritional, social and judicial assistance for children and families in severe need in the capital city of Antananarivo. Staff seek contact, often at night, with vulnerable civilians living on the streets, in detention centers and in temporary shelters. During 2003, MSF intensified its medical activity in the Isotry, Andravohangy, and Anosibe health centers in Antananarivo. The team gives outpatient medical consultations, vaccinations, pre- and post-natal care and refers patients to Befelatanana Hospital when needed. At present, approximately 3,700 children and pregnant women are being assisted by the program. MSF staff also continue to provide health care to patients and to train staff in the therapeutic feeding center for malnourished children located in Befelatanana Hospital. MSF also gives social and legal assistance on a case-bycase basis. Relief after a cycloneAfter a cyclone hit the northeastern region of Antalaha, MSF distributed medicines, helped reconstruct roofs and supplied other materials to the affected population. When malnutrition became a serious problem in the areas surrounding the southwestern province of Morondave, which were difficult to reach due to flooding, MSF opened a therapeutic feeding center to provide urgently needed food and medical treatment to children. In June 2004, MSF started a medical-nutritional program for children and families who had been affected by the cyclone. The main objective was to reduce mortality and to prevent further illness linked to malnutrition. MSF has worked in Madagascar since 1987. |
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