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MDM launches mass vaccination campaign in eastern Jebal Marra, Sudan
Early detection by our volunteers of meningitis type A in the east of the Jebal Marra region, leads to an emergency vaccination campaign.
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In early April our team reported 10 cases of the disease. In response, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and local communities, an emergency mass vaccination campaign was set up. Roll out begins on 25th of April and will run until 8th of May 2009. The aim is to vaccinate everyone under 30 years old; around 65 000 people in total. The site has already received the vaccines and training has begun for the vaccination teams.
Médecins du Monde has been working for over 2 years with the rural communities in this remote region on a programme that aims to restore access to primary health care by focusing on maternal and child health and malnutrition. Over the past year MDM teams have conducted around 2 000 consultations per week.
The teams were evacuated on March 1st because of an increase in fighting in the area, but were able to return on April 6th. The primary health care and reproductive health activities were maintained during this period thanks to the work of the local medical personnel.
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An international team of Médecins du Monde enters the Gaza strip
After many days of negotiations, a international medical team of Médecins du Monde has entered the Gaza strip to support our local teams and medical structures which are still operating under dramatic circumstances. |
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team of doctors and surgeons from Médecins du Monde France and Spain
has entered the Gaza Strip, through Rafah, at the Egyptian border. “We
are impatient to support the medical teams in the strip that have been
working in extremely difficult conditions for three weeks and to help
the population still trapped inside this warzone” says Marc Van der
Mullen, coordinator of the emergency mission of Médecins du Monde. Gaza
is now in a full-blown humanitarian crisis as 1.5 million people are in
dire need of food, water and medical supplies as Israel's
round-the-clock bombardment hampers relief efforts. The humanitarian
crisis in Gaza is worse now than at any time since the occupation began
in 1967.
The report “The Gaza Strip: A humanitarian implosion” urges the UK government to take the following immediate steps to avoid further deterioration:
* Exert greater pressure on the Israeli government to open the
crossings into Gaza and stop fuel and electricity cuts in order to stem
the worsening humanitarian crisis.
* Help facilitate a process
of Palestinian reconciliation that can lead to a credible and effective
peace process with Israel.
* Abandon the failed policy of non-engagement and begin negotiations with all Palestinian parties, including Hamas.
Read more about our campaigning regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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Our Campaign to Stop Restrictions on Access to Primary Care Medecins du Monde’s global campaign
During the G8 summit in Japan, Médecins du Monde is organising a press conference on Tuesday 8th July 2008 outlining the charity’s recommendations to the G8 leaders, using evidence gathered in the recently published report entitled ”Free Access to Primary Healthcare”.
Read more about our press conference.
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Join Medecins du Monde’s campaign in the UK
Médecins du Monde UK has helped produce a joint statement with a range of organisations in opposition to the proposals by the UK government to restrict access to free primary healthcare for undocumented migrants.
Read the description of the problem and what you can do.
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Project:London Launches Year Two Report
Key findings:
- We saw no evidence of the so-called ‘health tourist’
- We saw a worrying number of pregnant women
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- Rather than saving money, the proposed government changes on health regulations would only result in greater costs because:
- Lack of GP access means no chance of preventing diseases
- Lack of GP access means no chance of early and affordable treatment of diseases – including those which are contagious
Download the 2007 report
Listen to the podcast
Download the press release
Read the Guardian article
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HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING OUT WITH MDM UKBecoming a volunteer is a great way to develop new skills and gain valuable experience that could give you a competitive edge when it comes to job hunting.
That’s the advice of tycoon Duncan Bannatyne, star of the hit British TV show Dragon’s Den, who says volunteering is “good for the CV.”
By becoming a volunteer with MDM UK- Doctors of the world, you’ll also have the chance to meet new people, gain confidence and make a difference to the community.
We have a variety of domestic volunteer opportunities for new graduates or experienced professionals who have been caught in the credit crunch.
We also have a number of overseas positions for health professionals and those with other practical and technical skills.
For more information on volunteering OVERSEAS check the website for upcoming information sessions and click here for our current openings in our OVERSEAS PROJECTS.
For more information on DOMESTIC Volunteering click here or visit our Project-London page. |
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News & Events
HEALTHlink and Medact call all medical professionals to urge their MPs to support the amendment of the Health Bill and reinstate access to free secondary healthcare for refused asylum seekers while still in the UK
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NEW London to Paris Bike Ride!
10-13 July 2009
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MDM UK ANNUAL CONFERENCE
21st March 2009
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CROSSING BORDERS
FREE Evening of talks and performance
Access to health care
for refugees and asylum seekers
The roles of health care professionals
Wed May 27 7-9.30pm
Audrey Emerton Building
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BRIGHTON
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HUMAN RIGHT TO HEALTH CONFERENCE
14-15 May 2009 FREE
JZ Young Anatomy Lecture Theatre
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Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
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World Health Day
MDM UK highlights its work with victims of conflict in the Alto Atrato region of Choco, Colombia.
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XIth Edition: Luis Valtuena International Humanitarian Photography Award
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