MSF MEDIA DATABASE THESAURUS
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HUMANITARIAN
CRISIS syn. Crisis
Situation, Emergency
Situation,
Humanitarian Issues
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Natural Disaster
SYNONYM
severe weather, natural
phenomenon, extreme
weather
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Drought
Earthquake
earth tremor,
Aftershock
Flood
Landslide
Hurricane
Man-made
Disaster
Tsunami
Volcanic Eruption
man made crisis, man
made disaster, man-made
Genocide
crisis, human rights
violation, atrocities,
Repression
Forced
Displacement
ethnic purification,
ethnical cleansing,
ethnical purification,
supression, subjugation
exile, exiled, displaced,
Refugee
in Exile,
Internally Displaced
IDP
Person
Deportation
Deported
Nuclear Accident
Radiation accident
Ethnic Cleansing
Environmental
Disaster
environmental
catastrophy,
environmental crisis,
environmental concern,
environmental pollution,
inundation, flash flood,
deluge, flooding,
flooded
mudslide, avalanche,
landslip, rock fall,
Rockfall, Land Slide,
cyclone, typhoon, dust
storm, tornado, twister,
whirlwind
tidal wave
volcano
Lead Poisoning
(environment)
Oil Spill
Pollution
Nuclear
Contamination
nuclear fallout,
nuclear waste, toxic
waste, radioactive
waste, Radiation,
CONFLICT syn Conflict
Armed Conflict
Situation
Rubbish
Refuse, Waste,
Garbage, Litter,
Trash
Open Sewer
sewer, open drain
food scarcity
outbreak, disease
outbreak, Outbreak of
Disease
war, warfare, combat,
Civil War
battle, warzone, war zone,
Religious Conflict
Tribal Conflict
Military
Intervention
Guerilla Warfare
Massacre
Post-conflict
Weapon
Arms (Weapon), Armed,
armaments, artillery,
weaponry, Weapons of
War,
Rubbish Dump
Rubbish tip, refuse
disposal
Polluted, Debris
(Pollution),
Famine
Epidemic
Radiation Sickness,
saturnism, plumbism
Nutritrional Crisis
Food Shortage
Radiation
Poisoning,
inter tribal conflict
massacred,
extermination
post conflict
Traditional
Weapon
Spear
Bow and Arrow
Dagger
Sword
Machete
arrow (spear)
bow, arrow (bow
and arrow)
knife, knives
Panga
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Gun
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firearm
Rifle
Machine Gun
Hand Gun
Shotgun
Kalashnikov
AK47
handgun, pistol,
revolver
Bayonet
Explosive
explosives, explosive
weapon, incendiary
device
Bomb
Shell
Landmine
Unexploded
Ordnance
Grenade
Molotov Cocktail
Tear Gas
Baton
Chemical Weapon
Armed force
Army
Military
Police
SOCIAL CRISIS
Violence
Peacekeeping, Peace
keeping, peace keeping
force, peacekeeping
mission, peace keeper
policeforce, policeman,
policemen, Police Force,
Antipersonnel
mine, anti
personnel mine
minesweeping,
mine-sweeping,
Deminer,
Mine Sweeping
Demining, De
Mining, De-mining,
Mine Sweeper,
Anti-personnel
mine
UXO, UXB, UO
hand grenade
CS gas
truncheon
military force, troops,
Military Personnel
Soldier
Armoured Vehicle
Peacekeeper
land mine, mine
Rebel
Rebel Force, Guerrilla
force, Guerilla army,
Rebel Army, Guerrilla,
Guerilla, Insurgent
UN Peacekeeper
blue helmet, UN
Peacekeeping Mission,
Sexual Violence
Sexual assault, SGBV,
Sexual and Gender
based Violence
Torture
Punishment
torturing
punishing
Sex Worker
prostitute
Brothel
House of prostitution
Homeless
On the Streets,
Homelessness,
Itinerant,
Child Soldier
Armored vehicle
Armoured Tank
Tank (Vehicle),
Armored tank
Rape Survivor
rape victim
violent
Rape
Prostitution
sex trade, Sexual
Exploitation,
Child Prostitute
Poverty
Child Prostitution
Rent Boy
Poor, Destitution,
Destitute, Impoverished,
hardship, impoverishment,
privation, povertystricken, poverty stricken
Street Child
Addiction
Drug use, Dependency,
Drug habit, narcotics, drug
abuse, dipsomania, Drug Drug User
Dependency, Addict,
substance abuse
Alcoholic
drug addict, drug
abuser,
alcohol abuse, drinking
problem, liquor
problem, alcohol
problem, drink problem,
Alcoholism,
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streetchild,
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Crime
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felony, misdemeanor,
infraction, criminal
offence, criminality,
Economic
Exploitation
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dishonesty, fraud,
Corruption
fraudulence, extortion,
profiteering, Fraudulent
Human Trafficking Trafficking
detention centre,
detention center, jail,
correctional facility,
Prison
Prisoner
penitentiary, prison
facility, internment,
locked up, locked away,
Gulag
arresting,
Arrest
apprehending, under
arrest, Arrested,
Handcuffs
Child Labour
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convict, detainee,
inmate, internee,
Handcuffed
Child Labor
Slavery
Healthcare
Exclusion
Lack of Access to Health
Care, Lack of access to
Healthcare, No Access to
Healthcare, No Access to
Health Care, Health Care
Exclusion
Access to
Healthcare
Access to Health,
Access to Health Care
User Fees
Access to
Medicines
access to treatment,
access to essential
medicine, Treatment
Access
Compulsory License
Ruins
in ruins, demolished
building
TRIPS
Destruction
destroyed, devastated,
devastation, Debris
(Destruction),
Rubble
Damaged
Death
delapidated
Corpse
dead person, fatality,
dead body, cadaver,
deceased
Burial
burial mound,
Bullet Hole
bullet damage,
bullet mark,
Graveyard
Cemetery,
Cemetery,
Grave
Coffin
HEALTH
Disease
Mourning
Mourner, Grieving,
Bodybag
body bag,
Funeral
Cremation
Ailment, illness, malady,
sickness, sick,
Contagious disease,
Infectious Disease communicable disease,
transmissible disease
Bacterial Disease
Brucellosis
Cholera
Meningitis
Tetanus
Tuberculosis
Bang's
disease, Gibraltar
fever, Malta
fever, Mediterranea
n fever, rock fever,
undulant fever
TB, consumption
MultidrugResistant
Tuberculosis
Typhoid Fever
Buruli Ulcer
Diptheria
Whooping
Cough
Leprosy
Yaws
Parasitic Disease
Chagas disease
Filariasis
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typhoid fever
Pertussis
Frambesia tropica
chagas, American
trypanosomiasis
Philariasis
MDR TB, Drug
Resistant TB, Drug
Resistant
Tuberculosis, MultiDrug Resistant
Tuberculosis
XDR TB,
Extremely Drug
Extremely
Resistant Tuberculosis Drug Resistant
TB
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Visceral
Leishmaniasis
Kala Azar, KalaAzar,
leishmaniasis, VL
Malaria
Plasmodium, Ague
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Falciparum
Malaria
Severe Malaria
Vivax Malaria
Uncomplicated malaria
Bilharzia,
Katayama fever
Sleeping Sickness,
Human African African
Trypanosomiasi trypanosomiasis,
s
trypanosomiasis,
trypano
Hemorrhagic
Viral
Fever, viral
Virus, Viral Infection Haemorrhagic
Dengue Fever
hemorrhagic fever,
Fever
VHF
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Schistosomiasis
Viral Disease
Breakbone Fever,
Dengue, Dengue
Virus,
Ebola hemorrhagic
fever, EHF, Ebola
Haemorrhagic Fever
Ebola
Lassa Fever
Yellow Fever
Marburg Hemorrhagic
Fever, MHF, Maburg
Haemorrhagic Fever,
Marburg
Hepatitis
HIV/AIDS
Poliomyelitis
Measles
Rabies
H1N1 Virus
Avian Flu
Respiratory
Disease
Respiritory infection,
Breathing Problem,
Breathing difficulties,
Respiratory Problem
Pneumonia
Acute Respiratory
Disease
Severe Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Sexually
Transmitted
Disease
STD, venereal disease,
VD
SARS
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Poisoning
Poisoned
Lead Poisoning
(illness)
Hypertension
Vascular
hypertension, high
blood pressure,
hypertensive
Chronic Disease
Asthma
Arthritis
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Asthmatic
Arthritic
Diabetic
Epileptic
Diarrhoeal Disease diarrhoea, diarrhea
Dysentery
Dysentary
Blindness
blind, blinded, loss
of sight,
Cardiovascular
Disease
Eye Disease
visual impairment,
Ophthalmological
disorder,
River Blindness
Cataract
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Hepatitides
HIV, Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus, AIDS,
Acquired immune
deficiency
syndrome
polio, Infantile
paralysis
Rubeola, Morbilli
Influenza A, H1N1,
swine flu
bird flu, H5N1
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
A
B
C
D
E
HIV Coinfection
Hepatitis B virus, HBV
Hepatitis E virus, HEV
Coinfected with HIV,
Coinfected HIV
HIV/TB Co-infection
HIV/TB, HIV
TB Coinfection
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Conjunctivitis
Blood Disease
Hematology,
haematology
Bone Disease
Physical Trauma
Injury
injured, injuries
Anaemia
Anemic
Leukaemia
Leukemia, cancer of
the blood, cancer of
the bone marrow
Kashin Beck
Syndrome
big bone disease,
Kashin-Beck
disease, Kashin-Bek
disease, KBD,
Kashin Beck
Fracture
Wound
Fractured
wounded
Sickle Cell
Bullet Wound
Knife Wound
Arrow Wound
Stab wound
Shelling Wound Blast Wound
Mental Health
Psychological Health,
Medical Condition
Bleeding
Gangrene
blood
Mental Trauma
psychological trauma
Pregnancy
pregnant, expectant
mother,
Stress
Stressed, Stressful
Childbirth
birth, having a
baby, giving birth,
child birth, childbirth, delivery,
delivering a baby,
Delivery, Born,
Childbirth
Complications
Fistula
Female Genital
Mutilation
PTSD, Post
Post-Traumatic Traumatic Stress
Stress Disorder Disorder, Post
Traumatic Stress
Pre-eclampsia
Preterm
Delivery
Stillbirth
Miscarriage
Premature,
premature baby
Antiretroviral
Drugs
Antiretroviral
medicine, HAART,
fistulae, Urogenital
Fistula, Urogenital
Fistulae, fistulas
FGM, FGC, Female
Genital Cutting, Female
Circumcision
Birth Defect
Mentally Disabled,
mentally handicapped
physically disabled,
Disabled, Physically
Physical Disability Handicapped,
Handicapped, Crippled,
Disability,
Mental Disability
Prosthesis
Prosthetic,
Prosthetic Limb,
artificial limb
fatigue, exhausted,
unconciousness
dehydrated
Coma
In a Coma
HIV/AIDS
Medicine
HIV drug, AIDS drug,
AIDS medicine
Antiretroviral
Treatment
ARV, ART,
Antiretroviral
therapy
Antimalarial
Medicine
malaria medicine,
malaria drug, antimalarial
Chloroquine
Exhaustion
Unconscious
Dehydration
Worms
Medicine
drug, medication,
medicament,
pharmaceutical, remedy,
drugs,
Antibiotic
Generic Medicine
Vaccine
Prophylaxis
Traditional
Medicine
Amputee
Artemisinin-Based
Combination
Therapy
ACT, Artemisinin,
Artesunate
Post-Exposure
Prophylaxis
PEP,
generic drug
propylactic,
preventative medicine
herbs, herbal remedy,
alternative medicine,
Traditional Healer
complementary medicine,
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Acupuncture
Medical Chart, Medical
Medical Document Record, Document,
paperwork
NUTRITION
Malnutrition
hunger, hungry,
malnourished, under
nourished, undernourished,
Severe Acute
Malnutrition
Moderate Acute
Malnutrition
Chronic
Malnutrition
Kwashiorkor
Oedema
severe malnutrition,
starvation, starving,
Severely Under
Nourished,
moderate malnutrition
Vitamin Deficiency Vitamin Deficient
Beriberi
Pellagra
Scurvy
Nutrition
Intervention
Nutritional Intervention
Feeding
thiamine deficiency,
vitamin B1
deficiency, Thiamine
Deficient
Niacin Deficiency,
vitamin B3
deficiency
vitamin C deficiency
Therapeutic Feeding
Supplementary
Feeding
Nutritional Survey
nutritional assessment,
Nutrition Survey
Food
Foodstuff, Alimentation,
nourishment, sustenance
Measure
measuring,
Measurement
Therapeutic Food
Dietary supplement
BP5 Biscuits
BP-5 Compact Food,
BP5 Compact Food, BP5 Biscuits,
Emergency Food
Rations
Rations
Breastfeeding
Breast Feeding,
maternity feeding
Weigh
weight, weighing,
MUAC
mid upper arm
circumference
Ready To Use Food
RUF
Plumpy'nut
Plumpy'doz
HEALTHCARE, Health
Care,
Rehydration
hydration, re hydration, reRehydration Salts
hydration
Oral rehydration
therapy, ORT
Patient
convalescent, ill person,
sick person, invalid
Burn, scald, scalded,
burnt, burned
victim of war, war
casualties, wounded in
war, war wounded,
Burn Victim
War Victim
Medical
Equipment
Person Living With
PLWHA
HIV Positive
HIV/AIDS
drip, IV drip, IV,
hospital supplies, medical
Intravenous drip
intravenous therapy, IV
supplies,
therapy
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Weighing Scales,
Scales
Weight Scales
Medical Dressing
Dressing
Bandage
Sticking Plaster
Plaster Cast
Hospital Bed
Bed (Hospital Bed)
Stretcher
Mobility Aid
gurney, trolley
Walking Aid
Surgical
Instrument
Medical Instrument,
Sugical Tool, Surgical
Equipment
Cot
Crutch
Walking Frame
Wheelchair
Syringe
Seropositive
bandaged,
bandaid, band-aid,
cast, plaster
Childs bed, childs
cot
Crutches,
Hypodermic syringe,
Hypodermic needle
Feeding Tube
Brace
Incubator
Oxygen Mask
Fixator
Microscope
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Plumpy Nut,
plumpynut
Pumpy Doz,
Plumpydoz
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Protective
Clothing
Medical Facility
health structure, health
facility, health care
facility, health care
structure, Medical
Facilities,
Hospital
SYNONYM
Protective Clothes
field hospital,
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Medical Glove
surgical glove, latex
glove, rubber glove,
plastic glove,
chirurgical glove
Goggles
Surgical Mask
Surgical Scrubs
Protective Suit
face mask
apron
In-patient
Department
IPD, inpatient
Out-patient
Department
OPD, outpatient
Operating Theatre
surgical theatre,
theatre, Operating
Block, operating
room, operating
suite, operating
theater, theater
Ward
Intensive Care
Emergency Room
Temporary Hospital
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Isolation Ward
intensive care unit,
ITU, critical care
unit, CCU, intensive
therapy unit,
intensive treatment
unit, ICU,
Accident and
Emergency,
Casualty ward, ER,
Casualty Unit
Makeshift hospital, Container
emergency Hospital Hospital
Inflatable
Hospital
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Isolation Unit
Inflatable Tent
Recovery Room
Waiting Area
waiting room
Cholera Treatment CTC cholera treatment
Centre
center,
lab, medical lab, clinical
Laboratory
lab, medical laboratory,
clinical laboratory
Fixed Clinic
Mobile Clinic
dispensary, drug
dispensary, drugstore,
Pharmacy
drug store, apothecary
shop
Feeding Centre
Health Post
Medical Tent
MSF ACTION, syn MSF
Response, emergency
response
Medical Action
Medical intervention,
Medical Relief, Medical
Care, Medical Treatment,
Treatment, Medical
response
Medical
Consultation
feeding center
Therapeutic Feeding TFC, theraputic
Centre
feeding center
Supplementary
Feeding Centre
SFC, supplementary
feeding center
Examination
physical
examination.
medical
examination, check
up
Tent (Medical)
consultation
Taking Blood
Blood Pressure
Medical Imaging
X-ray
Ultrasound
Medical Testing
Medical Test, Testing
(Medical Test), Test
(Medical Test),
Blood Test
Blood testing,
Sputum Test
HIV/AIDS Testing
Biopsy
Sputum Testing
Blood Sample
Blood Pressure
Test
xray, radiology,
xray picture,
Medical
ultrasonogram,
Ultrasonogram,
Scan, Sonogram
Rapid
RDT
Diagnostic Test
Diagnostic
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Paracheck
malaria rapid
diagnostic test,
malarial rdt
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Injection
Surgery
Surgical, Operation,
Operating, surgical
procedure, Procedure
Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery,
Aesthetic Surgery,
reconstructive
surgery
Maxillofacial
Surgery
oral and
maxillofacial
surgery,
Maxillofacial
Skin Graft
Sexual and
Reproductive
Healthcare
gynaecology,
gynecology, women's
health, Sexual Health,
Family Planning
Maternity
maternity care
Antenatal care
Abortion
Caesarean Section
Post-Natal
Paediatric Care
Primary
Healthcare
Psychosocial Care
Psychiatry
Disease
Prevention
Condom
ANC, Obstetrics,
Obstetric,
termination,
termination of
pregnancy,
spontaneous
abortion
c-section,
Caesarean,
Cesarean section
Postnatal, Post
Natal Care,
Postnatal Care
Pediatrics, Pediatric
Care, Paediatrics
primary care, primary
health care, primary
health
mental health therapy,
Mental Healthcare mental health care,
psychotherapy
Vaccination
Campaign
population control,
Contraception
Planned parenthood
birth control,
contraceptive
implant,
contraceptive
injection,
contraceptive pill
immunisation,
immunization,
innoculation,
Vaccination
Preventative Care
Psychological care,
psychology, Psychosocial support,
psycho-social,
Counselling
Psychosocial
support,
Psychological
Support,
psychiatric care
counselling service,
counseling,
emotional therapy
Cold Chain
Expanded
EPI, Expanded
Programme of
Programme of
Immunisation
Immunization
Measles Vaccination
Campaign
HIV Prevention,
HIV/AIDS
AIDS Prevention,
Prevention
HIV AIDS
Prevention
Disease
Disease Control
containment
Prevention of
Mother to Child PMTCT
Transmission
Infection
control
Vector Control
Mosquito Control,
Insect Control
Mosquito net
House spraying
Fly trapping
Epidemiology
Rehabilitation
Outreach work
Patient
Registration
Assessment
Mission
Medical Research
Distribution
Explo, exploratory
mission, needs
assessment, explo
mission, assessment
Research (Medical)
Data collection
Clinical trial
Non-food Item
Distribution
Food Distribution
Recovery, Revalidation,
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitating
Post-operative Care
Outreach programme,
Outreach
enrolling, registration,
Enrolment
Physio, physical
therapy
Postoperative Care
NFI
Targeted Food
Distribution
Blanket Distribution Blanket Feeding
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net, Bednet, Bed Net,
fly trap
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Drug Distribution
Health Education
IEC, health promotion,
sensibilisation,
Sensibilization
SYNONYM
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pharmaceutical
distribution, drugs
distribution, medicine
distribution
Peer Education
Sex Education
Evacuation
LOGISTICS syn.
Logistical,
Advocacy Work
advocacy
Fundraising
fundraise, Raising Funds
Transport
Transportation, Travel,
Transit, In Transit,
travelling
Temoignage
Witnessing, Witness,
Bearing witness,
speaking out
Land Transport
Overland Transport
Road Transport
haulage, by road
Vehicle
Car
Motorcar
Truck
Lorry
Motorbike, moped,
Scooter
Landcruiser, 4x4, 4
Wheel Drive, Land
cruiser
bike, Cycle
Fork Lift Truck,
Forklift, Fork-lift,
Motorcycle
Jeep
Bicycle
Forklift Truck
MSF Vehicle
Ambulance
Bus
Vehicle Part
Convoy
Rail Transport
By Foot
Air Transport
Aviation, Air Travel
railway, by rail,
freight, train
transport
Train
by train
Railway track
track, trainline,
Railway Line
on foot, overland,
pedestrian
Animal Transport
Cart
Aircraft
Airplane
aeroplane,
transport plane,
plane,
Helicopter
Water Transport
shipping
Airport
air terminal,
airstrip, landing
strip, runway
Boat
boating
Ship
Water and
Sanitation
WATSAN
Water Supply
Water and
Sanitation
Equipment
WATSAN Equipment
Hangar
Speedboat
Canoe
Ferry
Fishing boat
Raft
Rowing boat
Barge
Dinghy
Greenpeace
ship
Port
harbour, harbor,
dock, docks, marine
terminal, shipping
port,
Water
H2O
Water Treatment
Water purification
Well
water well,
Water Tank
Water Pump
Tap
Water Pipe
Tank (Water Tank)
Pump, village pump Hand Pump
Faucet
Pipe (Water)
Container (Water
Container),
Bucket
Jerrycan, Jerry Can,
Jerry-can,
Bladder
Water Container
Water Bladder
Waster
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airplane hangar
Kayak
ferry boat
row boat, Rowboat
Greenpeace boat
Pail
coach
Wheel
Windscreen
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Sanitation
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Latrine
Sink
Decontamination
Construction
building work, Building
Trade, Building (Work)
Renovation
Logistics Building Logistical building
Warehouse
Logistics
Equipment
Energy
Logistical equipment,
logistical instrument,
Decon
Renovation work,
Renovating,
Storeroom, Storage,
Store Room, Supply
Centre,
Energy Generation,
Fuel and Power
Generation, Power
Generation,
toilet, WC,
outhouse, privy
basin, wash basin
Generator
Battery
Solar Panel
Telecommunication,
Tele-communication,
Telecommunicatio
Tele Communication,
n Equipment
Telecommunications
Equipment,
SYNONYM
electrical battery
solar power,
Photovoltaic
Telephone
Phone
Mobile Phone
Radio
Walkie Talkie
radio transmitter
Walky talky
Cargo
MSF kit
kit
Cholera kit
Surgery kit
Computer
PC
Laptop
Mobile (Phone),
Cellular Phone, Cell
phone, mobile
telephone
Satellite phone sat phone
Supplies
Technical
Equipment
LOCATION
Inside
indoors, interior
Hallway
Place of Business
Outside
Outdoors, Exterior
Stock, Supply
Technology
hall, corridor,
passageway, aisle
businessplace, business
Office
place
Room
Bad Weather
Sugical Kit
Lap Top, Laptop
Computer, Lap Top
Computer,
MSF office
Snow
Rain
Sand Storm
Cold
Mud
Snowfall, Snowing,
Rainfall, Raining
Roadside
road side,
House
home,
Orphanage
Hut
orphan asylum
shack
Squat
Squatting
(Housing), Squatted
Muddy
Compound
Public Place
Market
Street
market place, street
market, bazaar
street scene,
streetscene,
Road
Building (Structure),
Building Structure
Housing,
Residential
Building
Temporary
Housing
dwelling, habitation,
accommodation,
Residence
Temporary
accommodation,
Temporary dwelling
Camp
MSF House
Mud Hut
Straw Hut
Refugee Camp
IDP Camp
Resettlement
Camp
Transit camp
Temporary Shelter
Structural Feature
Door
Wall
Window
Steps
Building Material
Roof
Veranda
Brick
Temporary
Structure, Makeshift Tent
Shelter, Shelter,
(Residential)
Makeshift,
Doorway, door way
walled,
stairs, staircase,
stairwell
Rooftop, Roof-top
Porch
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Plastic
Glass
Boundary
boundaries,
Checkpoint
Fence
check point,
fenced, fencing,
Barbed Wire
Electric Fence
Urban area
Rural area
Landscape
urban, urban scene,
Gate
Border
City
rural, country side,
Village
countryside, rural scene,
topography, topographical
view, aspect, panorama,
Desert
scenery, Terrain
Razor Wire,
Electrical Fence,
Electrified Fence
gated
town, Cities, City Life
Shanty Town
Township
Favela, Slum
Village Life, villager
arid, aridity
Sand Dune
Coastal
coast, coastline
Beach
Ocean
Wadi
Riverbed, River Valley,
Mountainside,
Mountainous
Hillside, hill side
Lakeside
River
Mountain
Hill
Lake
Cave
PEOPLE, Person
Adult
Woman
Man
Elderly person
Child
Childhood, Kids, Kid,
children
Women, Female
(Woman)
Men, Male (Man)
Old person, Elderly,
Elderly Adult, Senior
Adult, Senior, Old Age,
Girl
Girls, Female (Girl)
Boy
Baby
Boys, Male (Man)
Babies, Infant, Infancy
Youth, Teenager,
Adolescence, young
adult, Juvenile
Adolescent (12 18 years)
sea,
Newborn
new born
Orphan
Family
Families, relative
Parent
Parenthood, Parenting,
Sibling
Grandparent
Group
Group of People,
Couple
Large Group
Small Group
One Person
Indigenous
People
many,
Three People, Four
People, Medium Group
Motherhood
Mother & Child
Father
Fatherhood
Father & Child
Daughter
Son
Twin
Brother
Sister
Grandmother
Grandfather
grand mother,
grand father,
Crowd
Crowded,
Afar
Afar People
Person (One Person),
Single Person, Individual,
Alone
Migrant
Returnee
grand parent
Mother
Economic migrant
Asylum Seeker
Undocumented
Migrant
Migrant Worker
Repatriation
Indigenous Group, Native
Culture, Native Group,
Tribal Culture, Tribal,
illegal immigrant
Nomadic People
nomad, nomadic group
Hazarat
Touareg
Romani
Roma, Romany
Hostage
Community
Leader
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Mothers and
children, Mothers
with children,
Mother and Child
Fathers and
children, fathers
with children,
Father and Child
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Rescue Worker
(non MSF)
MSF staff
Personnel, Staff, MSF
Personnel, Field staff, field International staff
worker
National staff
Medical staff
expatriate, expat,
expatriate staff, expat
staff
local staff
Healthcare Professional,
Medic, Medical
Doctor
Personnel, Health
Worker,
Nurse
Midwife
Mental Health
Professional
Surgeon
Anaesthetist
Anesthesiologist,
Anaesthesiologist,
Paediatrician
Gynaecologist
Obstetrician
Gynecologist,
Cooking
Equipment
cookery
equipment, cooking Pots & Pans
utensil, utensil,
Nursing
midwifery
Mental Healthcare
Professional, Mental
Psychiatrist
Health Care Professional
Mental Health
Counsellor
Psychologist
Para-medical staff
physician
Para Medical Staff,
Paramedical Staff
counsellor
Birth Attendant
Nutritionist
nutrition specialist
Laboratory
Biomedical Scientist Technician, Lab
Technician
Epidemiologist
Apothecary,
Pharmacist
Druggist
Physiotherapist
Physical therapist,
Dentist
Logistics Expert,
Logistical Support
Worker, Logistics
Logistician
Mechanic
Officer, Logistics
Worker, Logistical
Support
water technician, water
and sanitation
Water and
specialist, water and
Sanitation
sanitation worker,
Engineer
WATSAN Specialist,
WATSAN Worker,
Support Worker
Support Staff
Health Educator
Translator
Driver
Coordination Staff
Financial Controller
Project Coordinator
Body Part
Human Body
Limb
Face
Mouth
Eye
Stomach
Foot
Hand
Back
Head
Internal Organ
Human Limb
Administrator
Head of Mission
Arm (Limb)
Leg
Mechanician
health promotor,
Finance Coordinator
Field coordinator,
Project CoOrdinator,
Arms (Limb)
Tummy
Feet
Lung
Heart
Skin
Scar
ACTIVITY
Naked
nude, without clothes, No
Clothes
Daily Life
living conditions, day to
day life, day-to-day life,
everyday life,
Domestic Life
Domestic Work
Cooking
cookery
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saucepan
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Housework
SYNONYM
Chores
Firewood
Washing (Bathing)
Physical Activity
Sleeping
Eating
Drinking
Sitting
Lying Down
Carrying
sleep
eat
drink
Seated, Sit
lying
Carry, Carries
Holding
Waiting
Walking
holds
Patience
walk
showing affection,
Affectionate,
Affection
Kneeling
Looking
looks
wash, bathing,
bathe
Carrying on Head
Carrying on Back
Carrying on
Shoulders
Kissing
kiss
Embracing
embrace, Hugging,
arms around
Looking
Looking
Looking
Staring
Looking
Looking
at Camera
Down
up
direct gaze
away
back
Talking
Crouching Down
Leisure
EMOTION syn. Mental
state, Psychological
state, Feeling, Mood
Sadness
Happiness
Distress
Pain
Tired
Friendship
Anger
SOCIAL ACTION
Activism
Resting
R & R, relaxation,
relaxing, time off, timePlaying
off, recreation,
recreational activity, R&R,
Sad, Unhappy,
Unhappiness, Sorrow,
Despondency, Dejection,
Melancholy
RELIGION syn.
Islam
Religious, Belief, Faith
Football
Soccer
Crying
despairing, given up,
giving up hope, losing
hope, Loss of Hope,
Dissent, Civil
Disobedience, Protest
Movement, Resistance
Protest
Rally, Public Protest,
protestor,
demonstrator, activist,
demonstration
March
Parade,
Riot
Rioting, Rioter
Looting
Pillage, Plunder,
Loot, Looted,
Looter,
political
Election
electioneering,
Democracy, Democratic Vote
Process, Electoral,
Islamic, Moslem, Muslim,
Mohammedanism, Shia,
Sunnite, Sunni
Mosque
Koran
Christianity
play, game
Grief
Depression
Cheerful, Gladness,
Optimism, Optimistic, Joy, Laughing
Happy, Glad
Smiling
Fear, Anguish, Terror,
Terrified, Misery,
Despair
Mieserable, Mental Pain,
Anxiety, Mental Anguish,
Suffering, In Pain,
Discomfort, Agony, Aches
Tiredness, Weariness,
friend, companion,
companionship
Angry, Rage, Outrage,
Civil Unrest
Politics
crouched, crouched
down, sitting crouched,
sitting crouched down,
Squatting (Crouching),
Rest
Christian, Orthodox,
Coptic,
Laughter
Smile
Ballot, Voting,
Voter,
Quran
Church
Catholic
Catholicism
Pope
Papal
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Washing, Washing Washing Line
Clothes
SYNONYM
clothes line, laundry
line, washing-line,
clothes-line,
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Judaism
Jewish, Hebrew, Jew,
Synogogue
Hinduism
Hindu
Temple (Hindu)
Buddhism
Buddhist
Temple (Buddhist)
Voodooism
Praying
Voodoo, Witchcraft, Black
Magic
prayer, worship,
Educational Facility,
Education Building,
EDUCATION syn.
Educational Building,
Educational, Pedagogy, Education Facility
Education Insututute,
Teaching
Institue of Education,
Educational Institute,
Training
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Temple (Voodoo)
School
Elementary School,
Preparatory school,
secondary school,
Schooling
University
College, Further
Education
Schoolchild
School Child,
Schoolchildren, School
Children,
Harvest
Harvesting, Crop,
Herding
Animal Herder, Herder,
Animal Herding
Livestock
Farm animal,
Classroom
Schoolroom, School
room, Class room,
Blackboard
Class,
Teacher
LIVELIHOOD
Agriculture
Fishing
Animal
Agricultural, Farm,
Farming,
Fisherman
Dog
Cat
Horse
Vermin
Bird
ORGANISATIONS, syn
Organizations
United Nations
Agencies
NonGovernmental
Organisation
UN, UN Agencies, UN
Bodies
NGO, Non-Governmental
Organization, Non
Governmental
Organisation, Non
Governmental
Organization
World Health
Organization
World Food
Programme
Office of the
United Nations
High
Commissioner for
Refugees
Office for the
Coordination of
Humanitarian
Affairs
United Nations
Development
Programme
World Bank
Food and
Agriculture
Organization
UNICEF
Cattle
Sheep
Chicken
Donkey
Camel
Goat
Mule
Cow,
hen,
rat, mouse, pest, Mice
WHO, World Health
Organisation
WFP
UNHCR
OCHA
UNDP
FAO, Food and
Agriculture Organisation
Save the Children
Handicap
International
Merlin
Aviation Sans
Frontieres
International
Committee of the
Red Cross
SYNONYM
Temple (Jewish),
Synagogue
Vocational education, job
training
Student
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Black Board,
Chalkboard, Chalk
Board,
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Fight AIDS,
Tuberculosis and
Malaria
GAVI Alliance
Philanthropic
Organisations
COMMUNICATION Syn
Comms, Public
Information
SYNONYM
GAVI
Philanthropic
Organizations,
Philanthropy,
Meeting
speech, briefing,
announcement
conference
Campaign
campaigning
Award
Media
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Communication
Material
Presentation
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Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation
Poster
placard, advertisement
Leaflet
Brochure
pamphlet, flyer
booklet
Access to essential
medicines
access campaign, came
campaign
Nobel Peace Prize
Press, journalism,
Broadcasting
Antenna
Aerial Transmitter,
Broadcasting Aerial
MSF Running Man
logo
running man logo
Old MSF Logo
old logo
Journalist
Photographer
Video Cameraman
Press Conference
Media Interview
Logo
graphic, emblem
interview
MSF Logo
Access Campaign
Logo
No Guns Logo
Audio-visual
Equipment
TV Cameraman,
Cameraman,
AV equipment, audiovisual
Videocamera
equipment, AV
No weapons
video camera,
camcorder
Camera
Microphone
Megaphone
Loudspeaker, Loud hailer,
Loud-hailer, Loud-speaker,
Loud Speaker, Loud Hailer
Map
GENERAL OBJECT
Clothing
clothes
Dress
Veil
Shirt
T-shirt
Coat
Hat
Headscarf
Seating
Headwear
Furniture
Veiled,
T Shirt, Teeshirt, Tee
Shirt, Tshirt
Jacket
seat,
Chair
Bench
Possessions
Belongings
Table
Bed (Home)
Desk
Luggage
Suitcase
Bag
Basket
Clock
Photograph
Cup
Plate
Spoon
Mat
Bench seat, bench
seating
suit-case
Beaker
floormat, floor mat,
floor-mat, matting
Blanket
Mirror
Cardboard Box
Book
Sack
Blindfold
blindfolded
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Flag
Ledger
Fire
Dust
IMAGE TERMS
Portrait
Close up
Elevated View
Low angle View
Nobody
Shadow
View Through
Night
COLOUR
Light source
Blurred Image
Reflection
SYNONYM
On Fire
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Smoke
Close-up, Closeup, Detail
view from above, Above
view, Viewed from above
Aerial view
Air View, Aerial
Photograph, Birdseye
View, Birds Eye View
View from Below,
No people, No One, NoOne, Without People,
Shaded
Nighttime, Night-time
Descriptive colour, color,
Descriptive color,
lit up, illuminated
Yellow
Green
Red
Blue
White
Black
Candlelight
Torchlight
Sunlight
Silhouette
green colour
Sunny, Sunlit
Silhouetted, Backlit
Blurred Motion, Motion,
Movement, Blurred, Blur
Reflected
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