Posted on 20 February, 2011

1975 Cambodians Flee Khmer Rouge MSF establishes in its first large-scale medical program during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s rule. Learn more about MSF’s history at our...

1975
Cambodians Flee Khmer Rouge

MSF establishes in its first large-scale medical program during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s rule.

Learn more about MSF’s history at our website.

Photo: Cambodia 1979 © MSF

1979 Competing Visions Lead to a Split at MSF Led by Dr. Claude Malhuret and Dr. Francis Charhon, MSF moves beyond its modus operandi of sending isolated doctors to crisis zones in favor of creating a more structured organization that can provide...

1979
Competing Visions Lead to a Split at MSF

Led by Dr. Claude Malhuret and Dr. Francis Charhon, MSF moves beyond its modus operandi of sending isolated doctors to crisis zones in favor of creating a more structured organization that can provide quality medical services in crises. Co-founder Dr. Bernard Kouchner leaves in protest and later founds Médecins du Monde/Doctors of the World.

Learn more about MSF’s history at our website.

Photo: France 1971 © D.R