pMedecins Sans Frontieres Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an independent medical humanitarian association providing medical assistance to people in need, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political conviction. MSF has started work in Pakistan since 1986 as an independent, self-governed organization. Its actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. It relies solely on private funds and does not accept funding from any government, military or politically affiliated group for its activities in Pakistan./p