MEDSF Neglected diseases

Four diseases you have probably never heard of

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:04:54 +0000

These are four neglected tropical diseases that we see in communities we serve.

noma included by WHO in neglected tropical diseases list

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:31:18 +0000

MEDSF welcomes the decision of World Health Organization to include noma in its official list of neglected tropical diseases.

Noma survivors shine a light on neglected disease

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:41:20 +0000

The inspiring stories of three survivors of noma, who are now working to help others suffering from the deadly neglected tropical disease.

Noma takes step towards inclusion on WHO list of neglected tropical diseases

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:17:31 +0000

The inclusion of noma in the list of neglected tropical diseases would shine a spotlight on the most neglected of neglected diseases.

Tackling deadly and difficult-to-diagnose Lassa fever in Nigeria

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:42:25 +0000

In Nigeria, Lassa fever is endemic. Since 2018, our teams have been working closely with the Ministry of Health to treat patients suffering from Lassa fever. Our health promotion teams are also educating people about the disease to prevent its spread and reduce stigma and misinformation.

Typhoid fever outbreak under control in southeastern DRC

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:18:22 +0000

An outbreak of potentially deadly typhoid fever in Kwango province, DRC, has finally been brought under control with the help of an MEDSF emergency team.

No more neglected diseases, no more neglected patients

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:48 +0000

As we release a new report on neglected tropical diseases, International President Dr Christos Christou urges countries not to reverse the gains made on eliminating them.

Overcoming neglect: report on NTDs

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:45:51 +0000

MSF's latest report on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Overcoming neglect, highlights persistent gaps and problems in treating NTDs in the areas we work.

The only option for cutaneous leishmaniasis treatment | Pakistan

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:49:35 +0000

Cutaneous leishamaniasis - a skin infection caused by a parasite - is endemic in northwestern Pakistan. With the number of cases rising, and treatment expensive or difficult to access, MEDSF has opened one specialist clinic and plans to open another.

Lassa fever: A challenging disease to diagnose and treat

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:30:02 +0000

Despite affecting up to 300,000 people a year across West Africa, and causing more than 5,000 deaths annually, Lassa fever is a poorly understood disease that is challenging to diagnose and treat. Research is urgently needed to develop more effective and affordable diagnostics and treatments.