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India: Addressing Healthcare Challenges for people living with HIV in Patna

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Bihar, India– Since 2019, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been actively working in Bihar to provide crucial support to individuals living with advanced HIV at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Patna. This vulnerable population confronts numerous critical challenges, including: Limited access to essential medications Parent-to-child transmission Difficulties in accessing tertiary healthcare Discrimination in healthcare settings … Read more

After 18 years, MSF hands over its Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) Project to the National TB Elimination Program in Mumbai

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27 Sept 2024, Mumbai: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders today announced the planned closure of its Mumbai-based Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) project by the end of 2024. This significant initiative has been providing comprehensive care to patients with complex cases of extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) since 2006. The project, which has played a pivotal role … Read more

MSF welcomes Indian Patent Office’s rejection of J&J’s application for paediatric formulation of lifesaving TB drug

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Mumbai, 17 July 2024 – On Friday 5 July 2024, the “pre-grant opposition” filed in December 2020 by The Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) and a Mumbai-based tuberculosis (TB) survivor Ganesh Acharya, and supported by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was successful: the Indian Patent Office rejected the US pharmaceutical corporation Johnson & … Read more

India: Mumbai TB Symposium Focuses on Advancing TB Treatment and Collaboration

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10 June 2024, Mumbai: A pivotal symposium organised today by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders brought together a diverse coalition of experts and stakeholders to forge actionable strategies against Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DRTB). This crucial gathering aimed to highlight the key successes and challenges in the battle against TB, with an emphasis on enhancing the … Read more

India: How Deepak Shegar overcame DR-TB to reclaim his dreams

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Mumbai, India- “When I recover, I want to play cricket,” says Deepak Shegar, a 23-year-old whose aspirations extend far beyond his battle with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). With dreams of a career in the garment industry, a love for cricket, and a desire for a brand-new bike, Deepak’s journey to pursue his goals has been long … Read more

Deepak Shegar: Battling DR-TB with resilience and dreams

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“When I recover, I want to play cricket,” says Deepak Shegar, a 23-year-old whose aspirations extend far beyond his battle with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). With dreams of a career in the garment industry, a love for cricket, and a desire for a brand-new bike, Deepak’s journey to pursue his goals has been long and challenging. … Read more

Namrata’s journey: triumph over drug-resistant Tuberculosis

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Mumbai, India- Namrata’s story is a testament to the timeless principle that consistency is crucial. Her disciplined approach to maintaining a routine, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and adhering to medication regimens demonstrates that even formidable conditions like drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) can be overcome. In 2016, Namrata was employed at a daycare in an international school … Read more

Namrata’s Journey: Triumph Over Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

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Namrata’s story is a testament to the timeless principle that consistency is crucial. Her disciplined approach to maintaining a routine, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and adhering to medication regimens demonstrates that even conditions like drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) can be overcome. In 2016, Namrata was employed at a daycare in an international school in Chembur, Mumbai. … Read more

MSF response to signing of EFTA-India trade agreement

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Geneva/Delhi, 12 March 2024: On 10 March 2024, it was announced that India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a free trade agreement (FTA) they have been negotiating since 2006. Full text of agreement along with Annex and the Record of Understanding has been published by EFTA. Based on MSF’s analysis, while some provisions that undermined … Read more

MSF’s Humanitarian Support in Manipur: From Vaccination Campaigns to Mental Health Aid

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Since May 2023, Manipur State has been embroiled in violent clashes, resulting in a humanitarian crisis that has left thousands homeless and in dire need of assistance.  In response, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has intensified its efforts to support the medical and humanitarian needs of the displaced population. Our primary focus is to improve healthcare … Read more