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Kouchner Bernard

Nov 1, 1939

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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French physician and politician, his positions included Minister of Health in 1992-1993, and of Foreign and European Affairs in 2007-2010. In 2010, The Jerusalem Post considered Bernard Kouchner the 15th most influential Jew in the world. Kouchner worked as a physician for the Red Cross in Biafra in 1968 (during the Nigerian Civil War). His experience as a physician for the Red Cross led him to co-found Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in 1971, and then, due to a conflict of opinion with MSF chairman Claude Malhuret, he established Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde) in 1980. Kouchner has three children (Julien, Camille and Antoine) by his first wife, Évelyne Pisier, a professor of law, and one child, Alexandre, by his present wife Christine Ockrent, a journalist and author. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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`` Bernard Kouchner

Bernard Kouchner

Bernard Kouchner, born on November 1, 1939, in Avignon, France, is a French physician, politician, and co-founder of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders. He has held several prominent positions in the French government, including Minister of Health and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.

Recent News and Activities

Information on Kouchner's very recent activities is limited in readily accessible public sources. Much of the easily available information focuses on his past roles and contributions, particularly his involvement with MSF and his government service. To find the most current news, it may be necessary to search French-language news sources directly.

Social Media

Bernard Kouchner maintains a relatively low profile on social media. While he has been referenced in various social media posts, he doesn't seem to have active personal accounts on major platforms.

Recent Projects

Information regarding Kouchner's recent projects is scarce in the public domain. His most significant and well-known work remains his contributions to humanitarian aid with MSF and his political career.

Career Highlights

  • Co-founder of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
  • Co-founder of Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World)
  • French Minister of Health (1992-1993)
  • French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs (2007-2010)
  • United Nations Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (1999-2001)

Key Contributions

Kouchner's humanitarian work with MSF has had a significant impact globally, providing medical care in crisis zones and advocating for humanitarian intervention. His political career has been marked by both controversy and notable achievements in health and foreign policy.

For the most recent information, it is recommended to consult French news outlets and official government websites.

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