Q. ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontiercs)’, often in the news, is

  • A division of World Health Organization
  • A non-governmental international organization
  • And inter-government agency sponsored by European Union
  • A specialized agency of the United Nations

Answer: (b) A non-governmental international organization

Notes:
  • Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors without Borders is a Non-governmental organisation.
  • It was founded on 20 December 1971.
  • The international humanitarian medical aid organisation works in 69 countries.
  • MSF has no real “headquarters.” Although the organization was established in France.
  • It has grown into an international association with 24 independent sections worldwide. It serves populations affected by epidemics, armed conflicts, natural calamities, and manmade disasters.
  • It delivers health care to some of the most deprived peoples on the planet.