Doctors Without Borders – Médecins Sans Frontières

Introduction

The medical relief organization Médicins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is often referred to as “the cowboys of humanitarian aid” (Jefferis 2005). They are known for their untiring efforts to assist people in war-torn regions and in developing countries affected by endemic diseases. In 2015, over 30,000 MSF personnel, mostly local doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, logistical experts, water and sanitation engineers, and administrators provided medical aid in over 70 countries. The organization has offices in 21 countries/entities: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA. In addition, MSF has an international office in Geneva, an Access to Essential Medicines Campaign office in Geneva, and two UN liaison offices, one in Geneva and one in New York City. Seven MSF...