From the Executive Director
 
At the time of writing this article, MSF is deploying its full capacity in responding to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which is the most severe Ebola epidemic ever in terms of the number of confirmed cases and deaths. As a medical humanitarian organisation, MSF has now more than 2,000 staff on the ground, treating Ebola patients in five treatment centres.
 
But we do more than that. MSF has been ringing the alarm bells and mobilising state leaders and the United Nations to be part of the response since the onset of the outbreak. While some states are willing to lead by example and join the battle, others should follow suit. We have been losing the battle for too long and we must reverse the tide in the coming months.
 
Although the Ebola outbreak gets most of the headlines, it should not overshadow humanitarian crises unfolding in other parts of the world, especially in conflict areas where MSF is struggling to provide much needed assistance.
 
In troubled Syria and its neighbouring countries, the Syrian people are suffering from the terrible physical and mental consequences of the ongoing war. To bring the personal toll of this brutal conflict into the spotlight, the Cover Story of this issue of Borderline features a day in the life of our field workers in Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan, where MSF is providing medical care to Syrian refugees.
 
Meanwhile, despite the Gaza ceasefire announced in August 2014, exposure to violence has serious psychological impacts on the populations in the West Bank. The Photo Feature uncovers the medical needs there and MSF's work to respond to them.
 
Today, MSF teams are overwhelmed in dealing with the large volume of crises in Central African Republic and South Sudan, as well as emergencies in Ukraine, Syria and the Ebola outbreak. We are only sustaining our efforts with the enormous commitment from our field workers and supporters like you. This is a special moment of celebration for MSF's 20 year presence in Hong Kong and we want to express gratitude to our supporters. THANK YOU HONG KONG!
 
Rémi Carrier, Executive Director, Médecins Sans Frontières Hong Kong
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