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An emergency team and supplies have been sent out to Georgia in response to the outbreak of violence in the breakaway region of South Ossetia and subsequent attacks of the Russian army on the Georgian territory. Our teams have flown in to assess to the situation facing thousands of people who have fled the conflict.
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New: Podcast on access to healthcare released to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
Click here to listen to it.
Médecins du Monde denounces the European policy with regard to the Roma populations.
Read the Press Release.
Where’s the Consultation? Medsin Report.
In 2004 the Department of Health consulted the public on proposed changes to the law which would limit migrants from accessing primary care. Four years later, the government has still not released the results of the consultation. Perhaps more surprising, they have refused requests to make the results public. Student group Medsin has contacted groups and individuals who took part in the consultation, in order to try to understand what the government is hiding, and why.
Click to download the report
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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’ who comes to the UK seeking expensive treatment. Our patients had been in the UK for an average of 3 years before accessing care.
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And our findings confirm what a number of other independent studies have shown, that migrants and British citizens have similar health profiles and that migrants are no more likely to have expensive, complicated medical needs than anyone else.
- We saw a worrying number of pregnant women (118) who had difficulty accessing proper care. Although they were entitled, nearly 70% of the women had no access to care before coming to the clinic. This lack of access puts both mother and child in jeopardy and must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
- 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
- Lack of GP access is likely to lead to increased pressure on already burdened A&E departments.
Download the 2007 report
Listen to the podcast
Download the press release
Read the Guardian article
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MdM UK and its coalition partners call upon the UK government to address the tragedy unfolding in Gaza.The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worse now than at any time since the occupation began in 1967. The situation is documented in a report published by a coalition of leading humanitarian and human rights organisations comprising Amnesty International, CARE International UK, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Médecins du Monde UK, Oxfam, Save The Children UK and Trócaire.
This 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.
UPDATE
Since the publication of the report, Médecins du Monde UK has learned that Munir, the man unable to leave Gaza for cancer treatment, is in Jordan where he is receiving the treatment he needs. This is good news for him. We hope this is the first of many stories which will be told in the days to come of improvements in the lives of those in Gaza.
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Exhibitions & Events
RUN for Medecins du Monde UK at the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon in London.
October, 12, 2008
Find out how to register.
Vote in the British Medical Journal's online pole to support failed asylum seekers right to access primary care.
NEW London to Paris Bike Rides
26 - 29 September 2008
Grab this new opportunity to cycle for us to Paris with Classic Tours.
Find out how to register.
12 - 15 July 2009
Medecins du Monde UK is organising its new bike ride to the French capital.
Click here to download our information pack.
Dame Judi Dench takes to the stage for a melodious fundraising night organised by Richard and Ruthie Rogers for Medecins du Monde UK.
Read more.
XIth Edition: Luis Valtuena International Humanitarian Photography Award
Find out more about it and discover this year's winner.
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