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
When there were cases of Ebola in the States, I respected that people wanted to address concerns and take some sort of action, but the focus turned completely to the U.S. At one point, we started to wonder, Where is the Ebola epidemic happening? The States - or West Africa? Joanne Liu actionaddressafrica share on social
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
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
The unspoken thing, the elephant in the room, is the war against terrorism, it's tainting everything. Joanne Liu elephantroomtaint Change image and share on social
You need a balance in life. You just cannot be all the time on an adrenalin peak. You need to recharge. Joanne Liu adrenalinbalancelife Change image and 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
What are individuals in wars today? Expendable commodities, dead or alive. Joanne Liu alivecommoditydead Change image and share on social
