People would beat me up after school; they would throw names at me. Children are brutal... Being different when you're a child is always a challenge. Joanne Liu beatbrutalchallenge Change image and share on social
In the ongoing effort to combat Ebola, more needs to be done to rewrite the public-health narrative. It must move from one that has been infused with fear to one that recognizes the hope for survival that supportive care can offer infected people. Joanne Liu carecombatebola share on social
People say I'm tough and too blunt. I'm a product of my organization. MSF is a blunt, tough, no-nonsense organization. Joanne Liu bluntmsfnonsense Change image and share on social
Our humanitarian aid system is sick and needs to be fixed. It needs to get a reality check and get back humanity. Joanne Liu aidbackcheck Change image and share on social
I always say now it's the indifference that kills patients in the field and different populations. We have to break our indifference towards the suffering of people elsewhere. Joanne Liu breakfieldindifference Change image and share on social
I worked in Syria on the front lines, and you hear the plane, you hear the shell is dropping, you realize it's not on you - 'Good' - and then you see the patients coming in and take care of them. And then you have down time. With Ebola, it seems there's no down time. It seems you're always at the front line; you're always exposed. Joanne Liu carecomedrop share on social
If I'm at the front line and refuse to treat a patient, it's considered a crime. As a physician, this is my oath. I'm going to treat everyone regardless. Joanne Liu considercrimefront Change image and share on social
I'm completely allergic to being politically correct. Joanne Liu allergiccompletelycorrect Change image and share on social
When I was young, and I wouldn't eat, my parents would say, 'Eat, or else you're going to become a little Biafran.' Joanne Liu biafraneatparent Change image and share on social
The effects of the attacks against health facilities emanate far beyond those immediately killed and injured. They demolish routine and lifesaving health care for all. They make life impossible. Full stop. Joanne Liu attackcaredemolish share on social