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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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Angola

Movement to rest of Angola slowed by needs and ruined infrastructures

With slight improvements in areas where MSF has been working, there remain vast areas of the country with severe malnutrition and mortality yet still no international aid. Project Update - 18 Jun 2002
 
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Neglected diseases

MSF 'Trapped' trailers crossing Europe and North America

THE 'Exhibit without borders' Welcomes you to the world of neglected diseases
Campaign - 18 Jun 2002
 
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Angola

Thousands of Angolans left to starve

MSF International President condemns response of Angolan Government and United Nations as, "shamefully slow and shockingly insufficient" Press Release - 11 Jun 2002
 
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Russia

Letter to Danish Foreign Minister on the repatriation of Chechen IDPs in Ingushetia

On July 1, the Presidency of the European Union will become the responsibility of the Danish Government. MSF will continue its EU advocacy, through the MSF Denmark office, on a range of issues, including Chechnya. Project Update - 10 Jun 2002
 
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Pakistan

Increasing tensions in Kashmir worsen an already severe mental health situation

Local population reluctant to discuss deep-rooted issues for fear of being identified and singled out by opposing forces. Project Update - 7 Jun 2002
 
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HIV/AIDS

The economics of HIV in Africa

Fighting terrorism has been identified as the top G8 prority. AIDS has fallen in priority. This reordering does not make sense. Project Update - 7 Jun 2002
 
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Angola

Malnutrition crisis in Angola spurs rapid growth in MSF feeding centres

Since April, MSF has trebled the number of people in its therapeutic feeding centres. Another 10,000 are being assisted through supplementary facilities. Project Update - 6 Jun 2002
 
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Malnutrition

MUAC measure and definition

Used by MSF staff in the field, MUAC means 'middle upper arm circumference' and is a fast measure of malnutrition in children under the age of five. Project Update - 6 Jun 2002
 
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Angola

Diary from the Angola famine

From May 20-25, 2002, MSF nurse and project co-ordinator, Els Adams, kept a personal diary of her work with the Angolan population in and around Malange. MSF staff there are working amidst one of the worst famines seen in Africa in the past ten years. Voices from the Field - 4 Jun 2002
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
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