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Listening spaces in Diffa
Niger

In Diffa, listening spaces have been set up for and by women from the community

Three years ago, Fajimatou gave birth to her fourth child. Since then, she had been suffering from incontinence and regular urinary infections. Too embarrassed to raise this problem with the staff at the health post, she had kept it to herself. When she heard about the listening space for women set up by MSF in her village, it was a real relief. msf.lu - 4 May 2018
 
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Tuberculosis

Impact of pyrazinamide resistance on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the inclusion of pyrazinamide (PZA) in treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) unless resistance has been confirmed.
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - 1 May 2018
 
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Paediatrics

Lebanon: MSF provides specialised paediatric care in Bekaa Valley

MSF opened a paediatric ward in Elias Hraoui governmental hospital in Zahle in March 2017 to provide specialised care to vulnerable children of all nationalities, free of charge. www.msf-me.org - 30 Apr 2018
 
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Women's health

Malaria in pregnancy: a call for a safe, efficient, and patient-centred approach to first-trimester treatment

World Malaria Day 2018 is themed “Ready to beat malaria”, but circulated key talking points ignore an important group: pregnant women. Unpublished reports from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) programmes, in contexts where up to 50% of women attending antenatal care routinely test positive for malaria, suggest that current WHO recommendations on malaria in pregnancy cause confusion and may risk poor outcomes in this highly vulnerable population. The Lancet Global Health - 24 Apr 2018
 
Admission of trauma patients following Palestinian March of Return
Palestine

MSF teams in Gaza observe unusually severe and devastating gunshot injuries

Since 1 April, MSF teams in Gaza, Palestine, have provided post-operative care to more than 500 people injured by gunshots during the March of Return demonstrations. Project Update - 19 Apr 2018
 
Life in limbo - psychosocial support for asylum seekers in Sweden
Sweden

Uncertain life situation leads to mental health distress among asylum seekers

A new report by MSF reveals that many asylum seekers suffer from mental health problems and that their uncertain life situation in destination countries is the main contributing factor. The report, which is based on a project in Sweden, also highlights obstacles that prevent asylum seekers from receiving the care they need and have a right to. MSF calls for improved access to mental health care services for asylum seekers. Report - 9 Apr 2018
 
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Tuberculosis

Pharmacokinetics of efavirenz in patients on antituberculosis treatment in high HIV and tuberculosis burden countries: a systematic review

Efavirenz (EFV) and Rifampicin-Isoniazid (RH) are cornerstone drugs in HIV-tuberculosis (TB) co-infection treatment but with complex drug interactions, efficacy and safety challenges. We reviewed recent data on EFV and RH interaction in TB/HIV high-burden countries. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - 6 Apr 2018
 
Management of burns in Gaza – awareness and cares
Palestine

MSF increases medical efforts for wounded in Gaza strip

The number of patients with trauma injuries had risen to 20 per week while it was 20 per month before November 2017. Press Release - 5 Apr 2018
 
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Tuberculosis

Breast tuberculosis in men: A systematic review

Breast tuberculosis in male is a rarely reported and poorly described condition. Public Library of Science - 3 Apr 2018
 
Damaged buildings in Diyala, Iraq
Iraq

Isolated, angry, anxious and stressed - mental health in Iraq

The psychological and emotional scars of war in Iraq are immense and thousands of people need mental health assistance. Voices from the Field - 2 Apr 2018
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
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