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Nawagai, Bajaur Agency
Pakistan

Closure of MSF project in northwest will leave thousands without healthcare

"The closure of MSF’s activities will leave a major gap and have serious negative implications for the health of people living in Bajaur and the surrounding areas." Statement - 10 Nov 2017
 
Pakistan Behind The Headlines
Pakistan

MSF asked to close medical activities in Kurram Agency, north-west Pakistan

“We will continue to provide obstetric and neonatal services as much as possible to the women of FATA through the MSF Women’s hospital in Peshawar.” Statement - 14 Sep 2017
 
Malnutrition in Leer, South Sudan
South Sudan

MSF calls on warring parties to respect medical facilities in South Sudan as the humanitarian organization is forced to evacuate staff again

MSF is gravely concerned about an imminent attack on the town of Leer in South Sudan, and the potential impact on civilians and medical facilities. Press Release - 9 May 2015
 
MSF in Bajaur
Pakistan

Eyes without a face

'I recognised her eyes': An MSF nurse describes a life-changing diagnosis for a patient in Pakistan. Voices from the Field - 2 Apr 2015
 
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South Sudan

Tackling a deadly outbreak of tropical disease

Casey O’Connor oversees MSF’s activities in Lankien and reflects on a tough year. Voices from the Field - 16 Jan 2015
 
Kala Azar in Bihar, India
Kala azar

Increased access to diagnosis and treatment of HIV-VL co-infection is imperative for eliminating kala azar

Fast-tracked development of integrated kala azar and HIV guidelines needed Press Release - 1 Dec 2014
 
Kala Azar in Bihar
India

MSF supports the introduction and roll-out of single-dose treatment for kala azar in Bihar State

From this day on, treatment for kala azar in Bihar will only take two hours. Press Release - 17 Nov 2014
 
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South Sudan

"The humanitarian community should be doing everything in its power to prevent this unnecessary loss of life"

Address by Jerome Oberreit, Secretary General, Médecins Sans Frontières, at the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly Speech - 25 Sep 2014
 
Saràh Dina
Pakistan

“The time people are allowed to grieve in Pakistan is often too short”

Interview with Saràh Dina, mental health officer in Pakistan Voices from the Field - 3 Sep 2014
HIV/AIDS

Visceral Leishmaniasis and HIV Co-infection in Bihar, India: Long-term Effectiveness and Treatment Outcomes with Liposomal Amphotericin B (AmBisome)

Visceral Leishmaniasis and HIV Co-infection in Bihar, India: Long-term Effectiveness and Treatment Outcomes with Liposomal Amphotericin B (AmBisome).
Journal article - 7 Aug 2014
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
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