Interview: Médecins Sans Frontières's Dr Natalie Roberts
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08/04/24
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The Dr Natalie Roberts Interview
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Adam speaks to the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières
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Today we speak to Dr Natalie Roberts, Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).
Natalie discusses her early medical career in the NHS, working in some of the world's most dangerous countries and how the charity has responded to accusations of racism. Médecins Sans Frontières is a medical charity which provides help in areas around the world experiencing conflict, epidemics and other health emergencies.
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