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Neglected diseases

The Lancet: Drugs for neglected diseases

Lack of scientific knowledge is not the major barrier to drug development. Selection is based on potential profits, not global public health concerns. This system obviously fails the needs of poor countries. Project Update - 1 Jul 2002
 
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Sierra Leone

Treatment of neuropathic pain in Sierra Leone

During Sierra Leone's violent decade-long war, the warring parties used amputation, especially of arms, as a means of terror. In a camp for amputees in the capital city Freetown, Médecins Sans Frontières established a clinic and a treatment programme for neuropathic pain. Project Update - 1 Jul 2002
 
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Angola

Mortality rates in Bailundo and Mavinga confirm a drastic situation

In Cuando Cubango Province, the general state of population is miserable. Food is insufficient and the medical care is non-existent. For the moment, MSF is the only organization on the spot that has the capacity to intervene. Press Release - 28 Jun 2002
 
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Angola

Death rates in Angola confirm emergency situation

One in six children is malnourished, but food aid is insufficient. Press Release - 27 Jun 2002
 
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Russia

MSF active in the three worst hit regions as well as in IDP camps in Ingushetia and Chechnya.

MSF active in the three worst hit regions as well as in IDP camps in Ingushetia and Chechnya. Project Update - 27 Jun 2002
 
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Angola

MSF action more than doubled since thecease fire, but greater needs remain

A steady expansion of MSF into the country has brought aid to many - but large regions of Angola have been untouched and needs remain high. Project Update - 26 Jun 2002
 
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HIV/AIDS

New survey gives poor countries information on more affordable AIDS drugs

An updated survey of ‘Sources and Prices of Selected Drugs and Diagnostics for People Living with HIV/AIDS’ to be released today (June 26) by UNICEF, UNAIDS, WHO and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) will present a list of HIV medicines, test kits and suppliers of AIDS-related products for procurement agencies and countries. Press Release - 22 Jun 2002
 
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HIV/AIDS

Beyond trading insults in international humanitarian aid

In the June 22 edition of The Lancet, the recent verbal exchange between OCHA and MSF raises the issue of essential humanitarian coordination in emergency situations and brought this Lancet editorial. Project Update - 22 Jun 2002
 
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Neglected diseases

New drug for visceral leishmaniasis is first step in tackling neglected diseases - but much more must be done

MSF welcomes this week's news from the World Health organization that miltefosine, a new drug to treat visceral leishmaniasis*, has been registered in India and can now be used to treat patients infected with this killer disease. Press Release - 21 Jun 2002
 
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Neglected diseases

Drugs for neglected diseases

A public responsibility to address market failure. An article prepared for the G8 newsletter Project Update - 21 Jun 2002
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Independent medical humanitarian assistance

We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence and impartiality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

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