India: Power of Social Vulnerability Assessment (SVA)

At Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), we believe that understanding our patients goes far beyond their medical symptoms. That’s why we introduced the Social Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) in our Advanced HIV project in Patna, Bihar, in April 2023, a powerful tool that helps us see the whole picture of a patient’s life, challenges and … Read more

How providing healthcare in challenging circumstances changed Dr Peningry’s perspective

In Manipur, Dr Peningry Warngam Tongsin works as a Medical Doctor with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), providing treatment for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis C, and co-infections. Working with MSF has transformed her understanding of healthcare delivery in remote regions with limited access to medical services. A Journey Inspired by Compassion Dr Peningry’s path … Read more

National Doctor’s Day: Bringing hope to advanced HIV patients in Patna

Patna, India- Every day in the Garima ki Kiran, advance HIV clinic at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Patna, Dr Rajesh Durairaj witnesses both struggle and triumph. As we mark National Doctors ‘ Day, his story offers a window into the critical work Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides for some of Bihar’s most … Read more

MSF’s patient-centred approach: Home-based TB care in Manipur

Manipur has a high prevalence of HIV, TB (both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB) and hepatitis C. Due to lack of resources, there is also a high incidence of co infection in the state. In cases of co-infection, each disease speeds up the progress of the other, making the patient more vulnerable and the treatment more … Read more