‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Front- ieres)’, often in the news, is:
✓ Correct answer: b) A non-governmental international organisation
ExplanationDoctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières - MSF) MSF is a non-governmental, independent organization pro- viding emergency medical aid in conflict zones, epidemics, nat- ural disasters, and areas with limited healthcare access.Its teams include doctors, nurses, surgeons, logisticians, and admin- istrators, working in high-risk environments to deliver crit- ical healthcare services, including surgery, infectious disease treatment, maternal care, and mental health support.MSF relies primarily on private donations, ensuring neutrality and operational autonomy.It maintains strict financial trans- parency, publishing detailed reports on its funding and expen- ditures.Beyond medical aid, MSF raises awareness about humanitar- ian crises, neglected diseases, and human rights abuses.It advocates for improved healthcare access and humanitarian policies, using on-the-ground experience to influence public and policymaker decisions.68
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