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Early Results of First Trial Conducted Exclusively in People with Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Show Promise

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Paris/Boston, 13 November 2024 – The endTB consortium has completed endTB-Q, the first Phase 3 randomized controlled trial to exclusively enroll people suffering from pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (pre-XDR-TB), a very hard-to-treat form of tuberculosis (TB). The trial, conducted by the endTB consortium (Médecins Sans Frontières, Partners In Health, and IRD), demonstrated that a shorter treatment strategy … Read more

A Year in Pictures 2024

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Over the past 12 months, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have witnessed the continuation and escalation of conflicts, such as those in Gaza and Sudan, where unabated wars have raged into a second year. Our teams were also there for people and families seeking safety throughout the year, whether at the Mexico border or onboard our search and rescue ship … Read more

Afghanistan: MSF Raising Awareness About AMR – Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Every Day

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More public awareness, stronger infection prevention control, better control of antibiotic use, and access to microbiology are important measures to address AMR Said Dawood, 24, is a construction worker in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz. © Abdulamin  Shinwari/MSF For the last two weeks, Said Dawood has been stuck alone in an isolation room in … Read more

South Sudan: Urgent action needed to address growing cholera outbreak

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There is an imminent need to improve sanitation and hygiene for many living in overcrowded conditions to prevent the further spread of disease. Juba, 13 November 2024: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has set up a 20-bed cholera treatment unit (CTU) at the Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan, in response to a cholera outbreak declared … Read more

Bangladesh: MSF calls for unhindered access to humanitarian assistance, care and protection for all Rohingya refugees

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November 18, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – Since the beginning of the year Rohingya refugees have been arriving in Bangladesh after escaping escalating violence in Myanmar They now face immense challenges, including overcrowding, lack of access to essential services and deteriorating mental health conditions. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is urging the relevant authorities to … Read more

Migrating while managing diabetes: why access to insulin in pens must be available to everyone

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Diabetes ranks among the top 10 causes of death globally and affects over half a billion people worldwide. Over 80% of those affected live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Insulin pens and newer diabetes medicines can simplify treatment and reduce complications for people with diabetes. While these tools are widely available in high-income countries, … Read more

Tajikistan: The road to recovery – MSF’s holistic approach to TB care

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Addressing TB involves more than just medication; it starts with conversations. Many people hesitate to begin treatment due to fear or stigma, requiring encouragement from doctors and nurses. Treating tuberculosis (TB) often starts with more than taking pills — it begins with simple conversations. Some people hesitate to start treatment, held back by fear or … Read more

Syria: Obstacles to maternity care shatter women’s hopes for a safe pregnancy

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The 13-year-long war in Syria, the earthquake in February 2023 and the lack of international support to rebuild healthcare infrastructure have deprived pregnant women and new mothers of their most fundamental right of access to adequate and dignified maternity care, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. This basic right is becoming elusive for pregnant women and … Read more

Lebanon: Surviving war through community-led care

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As the war in Lebanon casts a shadow of devastation for millions of people across the country, community-led initiatives and local efforts are testament to the surviving solidarity and hope among Lebanese society. In the heart of Beirut, one such initiative is providing a lifeline for people housed in the Al Azarieh building—once a bustling … Read more

Sudan: Echoes of Darfur

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In Darfur, Sudan, the conflict spanning nearly two decades has escalated dramatically in the past 18 months, uprooting millions. With over 7.9 million internally displaced and 2 million more seeking refuge in countries like Chad, refugees describe their new reality as “hell” and “humiliating.” Individuals like Aziz from West Darfur, Youssef from North Darfur, Amina … Read more