Crisis update – 6 August 2015

In Yemen, MSF is working in Aden, Al-Dhale’, Taiz, Sa’ada, Amran, Hajjah, Ibb and Sana’a. Crisis Update - 10 Aug 2015

Yemen

Fact sheet, August 2015

In Yemen, MSF is working in Aden, Al-Dhale’, Taiz, Sa’ada, Amran, Hajjah, Ibb and Sana’a Voices from the Field - 7 Aug 2015

Myanmar

MSF assisting thousands as worst flooding in decades hits parts of the country

After days of severe rains across swathes of Myanmar in the wake of Cyclone Komen, MSF is working with local government authorities to provide medical and non-medical aid to thousands of people affected by flooding.“The entire township of Minbya is flooded – schools, hospitals, everything,” said MSF doctor, Dr. Zayar, who was part of a team sent to the town at the request of State Health Department, the Emergency Coordination Committee and other community groups. “All drinking water sources are flooded too.” Project Update - 4 Aug 2015

HIV/AIDS

As HIV burden overwhelmingly shifts to ‘middle-income’ countries, access to affordable medicines is under threat

“If these policies are allowed to continue, middle-income countries face nothing short of a calamity that poses a major threat to the global HIV response and other health initiatives” says Leena Menghaney, head of MSF’s Access Campaign in South Asia. MSF warns that middle-income countries (MICs), which will be home to 70% of people living with HIV by 2020, face increasing threats to their ability to access affordable generic medicines. Press Release - 22 Jul 2015

HIV/AIDS

MSF warns successful global HIV response will require bigger emphasis on adherence

Not enough is being done to ensure people on antiretroviral treatment (ART) reach and maintain ‘undetectable’ levels of virus in their blood. “Our experience to date on one hand is positive, with people who adhere to treatment living longer and healthier lives, but on the other hand, we see major gaps in the continuum of care that painfully illustrate the shortcomings of the HIV response,” said Dr. Helen Bygrave, HIV Medical Advisor for MSF’s South Africa Medical Unit. Press Release - 21 Jul 2015

HIV/AIDS

MSF applauds data showing immediate treatment for all people with HIV saves lives and reduces transmission

“Now’s not the time to slow down the global HIV response in any way, but instead to hit the accelerator to save lives and stop this virus,” said Sharonann Lynch, HIV/TB Policy Advisor for MSF’s Access Campaign. “Any attempt to withdraw HIV support from countries at this point is beyond cynical.” Press Release - 20 Jul 2015

Belgium

Countries, beware: Climbing up the income ladder can seriously damage your health!

"Development aid medicine will not work if the prescription is based on a faulty diagnosis" says Meinie Nicolai, President of MSF’s Brussels Operational Centre Voices from the Field - 13 Jul 2015

My Life With HIV: Carmen slideshow pictures

Access to medicines

Why MSF needs India to remain open for business

First published in the International Activity Report 2015. Report - 1 Jul 2015

"Because Tomorrow Needs Her" communications project - Repairing Fistulas in Burundi

Women's health

Women's Health: Because Tomorrow Needs Her

A collection of first-hand stories of trying to save women’s lives in developing countries: the challenges, the successes, and what still needs to be done. Campaign - 16 Jun 2015

South Africa

Drug shortages threaten progress made in the world’s largest HIV programme

A new survey released by Stop Stock Outs Project shows that shortages of essential HIV and tuberculosis medicines in most South African provinces are a systematic obstacle to the success of the largest antiretroviral treatment program in the world. Press Release - 11 Jun 2015

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Crisis update – 6 August 2015

Fact sheet, August 2015

MSF assisting thousands as worst flooding in decades hits parts of the country

As HIV burden overwhelmingly shifts to ‘middle-income’ countries, access to affordable medicines is under threat

MSF warns successful global HIV response will require bigger emphasis on adherence

MSF applauds data showing immediate treatment for all people with HIV saves lives and reduces transmission

Countries, beware: Climbing up the income ladder can seriously damage your health!

Why MSF needs India to remain open for business

Women's Health: Because Tomorrow Needs Her

Drug shortages threaten progress made in the world’s largest HIV programme

Independent medical humanitarian assistance

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