231 Results For "pneumonia"

HIV/AIDS

U.S. at odds with Europe over rules on world drug pricing

Before the United Nations has even raised up to $10 billion for its new fund to fight AIDS, the Bush administration and the European Union are engaged in a behind-the- scenes struggle over how that money will be spent, particularly on pharmaceutical drugs. In the Media - 20 Jul 2001

Nigeria

MSF expands measles programme in Nigeria

MSF has expanded its measles programme in the Kano state of northern Nigeria to include active surveillance in areas around the state capital. Project Update - 11 May 2001

India

Tonnage brought to India represents largest 'fly-in' response by MSF

MSF has already conducted medical and shelter assessments in the villages and have a coordination system with village leaders representing the communities and castes present. With the system, MSF is confident that no people will be left out of the distribution process. Project Update - 19 Feb 2001

Natural disasters

Chosen at random, MSF has visited six villages near Bhuj to consider the medical and relief needs of the area.

Chosen at random, MSF has visited six villages near Bhuj to consider the medical and relief needs of the area. Project Update - 5 Feb 2001

Natural disasters

With everything gone, relief is just the start

Everything is gone, the whole infrastructure has disappeared. Project Update - 4 Feb 2001

Diarrhoeal disease

Diarrhoea definition and MSF treatment

"The scary thing about diarrhoea is how quickly it can kill a young child. Just a few squirts, a couple of vomits, and all the life has drained out of them. But then what I really love is watching how quickly they recover, almost in front of your eyes, once you get some fluids into them." - MSF field doctor, Uganda Project Update - 1 Jan 2001

Pneumonia

Pneumonia definition and treatment

"You can prevent diarrhoea, you can prevent measles, you can even prevent malaria to some extent. But we've never been able to stop kids getting chest infections. They hit them like a truck." - MSF field doctor, Thailand. Project Update - 1 Jan 2001

HIV/AIDS

MSF basic information

"The worst is still to come in southern Africa. The region is facing human disaster on a scale it has never seen before." - Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS Project Update - 1 Jan 2001

Malnutrition

How MSF teams treat malnourished children

Children found to be less than 70% of the expected weight for their height are defined as severely malnourished. MSF teams admit them to a therapeutic feeding centre, where they receive intensive care. Project Update - 28 Sep 2000

Measles

How measles kills

The rash of measles covers not only the skin but also the internal body surfaces of an affected child. This is what causes the complications of measles. The rash affects the intestines, and this leads to diarrhoea. Project Update - 28 Sep 2000

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