How MSF is mapping the world's medical emergency zones.
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A mammoth project to map the addresses of 200 million people aims to help Médecins Sans Frontières to deliver better medical care worldwide, writes Jane Feinmann.The charity has decades of experience in bringing volunteer doctors to where they are needed in emergency situations and longer term humanitarian projects. This is why The BMJ has chosen MSF for its Christmas charity appeal this year. Please give generously
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- BMJ
دوره 349 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014