First do no harm. And then?

Medicus Mundi International (MMI) "Ten days ago, at a MMI planning workshop in Bilbao, we discussed how to bring our work on “moving health cooperation beyond aid” to a next level. I was happy and relieved that we made good progress in the development of a new work plan in this core field of our Network’s engagement. You will soon hear more about this.

Back at my Basel office, I stumbled over the “Oxfam scandal” – sexual abuse and exploitation by staff – that found great attention far beyond the UK, and over the related debates on international NGOs and foreign aid. A terrible story, one that really hurts. We too..." (Photo: FAO / Haiti, 2010)

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