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Epidemics and pandemics

Medical need, not purchase power, should determine the global response to the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic

In this interview, Dr. Fournier describes why a global response to the H1N1 pandemic must, in the short term, focus not only on vaccination, but on reducing mortality worldwide by emphasizing the identification and treatment of the most severe cases; and argues why access to the vaccine in the future must be based on medical need, not purchasing power of wealthy countries. Interview - 3 Aug 2009
 
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Project Update

Nobody could take her dignity from her

Fiona Bass is a nurse who worked in the MSF project of Masisi, a town located in the heart of the North Kivu conflict. She tells the story of one patient who was raped by armed men in Eastern D. R. Congo. Voices from the Field - 27 Jul 2009
 
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Malawi

Universal access to HIV treatment in Malawi is feasible and affordable but threatened by high prices of newer drugs

Marielle Bemelmans, MSF head of mission in Malawi, explains how universal access to HIV treatment in Malawi works and why the high prices of newer AIDS drugs put this great achievement in peril. Project Update - 22 Jul 2009
 
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Sudan

Unexploded ordnances are legacy of war for children in southern Sudan

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls on donors to step up their support for intensified demining efforts and for more risk education for children. Project Update - 22 Jul 2009
 
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Sudan

After more than one year, care continues for displaced in previously disputed border region of Sudan

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is providing medical care through fixed clinics in Agok and Abyei and is running six mobile clinics in 12 locations near the two towns. Project Update - 22 Jul 2009
 
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South Africa

Optimise now or pay more later

Sub-optimal treatment threatens long-term survival of people living with HIV/AIDS Press Release - 20 Jul 2009
 
HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS treatment in developing countries: The battle for long-term survival has just begun

Over three million people living with HIV/AIDS in the developing world receive antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, the medicines and diagnostic tools available are inadequate to respond fully to their needs. In addition, seven million people are in need of treatment and are still waiting for access. Report - 20 Jul 2009
 
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South Africa

Disruptions in HIV drug supplies and funding endanger patient lives

The inaction of national governments, donors, and their partners must end and they must take urgent and concrete measures, says Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), speaking one day ahead of the 5th International Aids Society Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Press Release - 17 Jul 2009
 
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Sri Lanka

After influx of wounded, Sri Lanka's hospitals are overflowing with patients

Working in conjunction with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health, Médecins Sans Frontières medical teams in Vavuniya district have performed more than 5,000 surgeries over five months, most to treat conflict-related injuries. Project Update - 15 Jul 2009
 
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Myanmar

MSF responds to landslide and flooding in Myanmar

In addition to distributing non-food items to those affected by the disaster, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is also providing support to the government hospital through the provision of medical supplies. Project Update - 15 Jul 2009
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
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