MEDSF Hepatitis C

MEDSF launches large hepatitis C campaign in Coxs Bazar refugee camps

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:48:40 +0000

We aim to reach 30,000 people with care for hepatitis C by the end of 2026.

Turning the tide of hepatitis C treatment in Machar Colony, Pakistan

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:41 +0000

While hepatitis C remains a challenge in Machar Colony, Pakistan, the alarming spread has been curtailed, thanks to widespread awareness and early detection.

Persistence reaps rewards in overcoming hepatitis C in Karachi

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:17:53 +0000

MEDSF treats patients in Karachi, Pakistan, helping them overcome hepatitis C through persistent treatment efforts.

Rohingya in Cox's Bazar Bangladesh miss out on hepatitis C cure

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:15:31 +0000

With a high prevalence of hepatitis C among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, MEDSF is calling for action to scale up badly-needed diagnosis and treatment.

MEDSF launches public health partnership to tackle epidemic of hepatitis C

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:36:00 +0000

MEDSF is launching a public health programme with partners to tackle the silent epidemic of Hepatitis C in low- and middle-income countries.

Meeting regular health needs amid coronavirus in Pakistan

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:35:36 +0000

Amid staff forced to be quarantined and hospitals temporarily shutting during the coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan, MEDSF staff have continued to deliver thousands of babies each week and provide medication for people with hepatitis C.

Increasing access to hepatitis C treatment with generic drugs in Ukraine

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:47:07 +0000

Around 3.6 per cent of Ukrainians live with hepatitis C, well above the estimated European average of 1.5 per cent. Hepatitis C is a major cause of chronic liver disease globally.

Tackling hepatitis C in Machar Colony, Karachi, Pakistan

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:10:10 +0000

Pakistan has the world's second-highest number of people with hepatitis C. Médecins Sans Frontières is focusing on tackling the viral infection in Karachi.

Putting people at the centre of TB, HIV and hepatitis treatment in Manipur | India

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:31:52 +0000

For MEDSF in Manipur, India, people and their needs are at the centre of how treatment is provided for tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis C.

Effective drugs and patient support to combat Ukraine’s hepatitis C epidemic

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:37:18 +0000

A combination of generic drugs coupled with a comprehensive patient support model has shown promising results in a pilot project run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MEDSF) in Ukraine.