22.04.2014

Heat-stable vaccines urgently needed for children missed by immunisation

Yann Libessart/MSF

New MSF study shows a tetanus vaccine remains effective for up to a month when used outside of a strict cold chain.

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Next: MSF increases aid to South Sudanese refugees
Uganda
22.04.2014

MSF increases aid to South Sudanese refugees

Matthias Steinbach

Since conflict erupted in South Sudan in December, more than 66,000 South Sudanese have taken refuge in Adjumani district in northern Uganda.

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Next: UNMISS shameful attitude to vulnerable displaced
South Sudan
09.04.2014

UNMISS shameful attitude to vulnerable displaced

Aurelie Baumel/MSF

UN Mission in South Sudan officials refused to improve living conditions for 21,000 displaced despite repeated requests from aid organisations.

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Next: 'Test Me Treat Me' TB manifesto
Tuberculosis
21.03.2014

'Test Me Treat Me' TB manifesto

Only a fraction of people who need DR-TB treatment receive it. And those that do have, at best, 50% chance of cure. DR-TB patients and staff call for urgent change to address DR-TB crisis.

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Taking the fridge out of the equation

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23 April 2014
Storing, transporting and administering vaccines in conditions where MSF works are some of the...

MSF continues Ebola response

22 April 2014
MSF continues Ebola response in Guinea and Liberia

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17 April 2014
Interview: MSF in Ansongo throughout the crisis

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12 March 2014
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Fourth XDR-TB Survivor
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