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World Malaria Day 2022 | Collections | MSF Science Portal
World Malaria Day 2022

World Malaria Day 2022

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Research

Prevalence of malaria in an area receiving seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Niger

Coldiron ME, Assao B, Guindo O, Sayinzoga-Makombe N, Koskalova A,  et al.
2021-10-24 • Malaria Journal
2021-10-24 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria transmission is highly seasonal in Niger. Despite the introduction of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in the Magaria District, malaria incidence remains hig...
Conference Material
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Abstract

Revision of the epidemiological situation of malaria in Burundi and the potential implications for future control

Leclair C, Marien J, Sinzinkayo D, Abdelrahman A, Lampaert E,  et al.
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
INTRODUCTION
In Burundi, malaria continues to be a major public health issue as the leading cause of health facility attendance, high levels of mortality and devastating malaria epid...
Conference Material
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Slide Presentation

Feasibility of large-scale mass drug administration? for malaria in Angumu health zone, DRC

Sterk E, Newport T, Mahamat TA, Gitahi P, Mandagot JJ,  et al.
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
Journal Article
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Research

Identification of main malaria vectors and their insecticide resistance profile in internally displaced and indigenous communities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Loonen JACM, Dery DB, Musaka BZ, Bandibabone JB, Bousema T,  et al.
2020-11-23 • Malaria Journal
2020-11-23 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria remains a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its control is affected by recurrent conflicts. Médecins Sans Frontières (M...
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Commentary

Needs and challenges in modelling malaria for emergency contexts

Boëte C, Guardiola M, Lasry E, Burza S, Moriana S,  et al.
2020-09-01 • Trends in Parasitology
2020-09-01 • Trends in Parasitology
While modelling is an essential component for an understanding of the epidemiology of malaria, and for designing better control measures, it rarely considers the particular contexts enco...
Conference Material
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Slide Presentation

Use of population pharmacokinetics to assess adherence to amodiaquine used for seasonal malaria chemoprevention

Coldiron ME
2020-05-13 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-13 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020

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Adapting essential care programs to Covid-19 pandemic times
Adapting essential care programs to Covid-19 pandemic times
As the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic grips the world, one of its most devastating indirect effects is the disruption to medical services for preventing and treating other life-threatening diseases—especially in countries with already-fragile health systems. For MSF and other global health actors this means not only responding to Covid-19 directly but also assessing its impact on other essential care and then adapting programs so they can keep serving patients despite the enormous obstacles. In this Collection you will find a selection of published articles and conference content from this year’s MSF Scientific Days 2021 conference content, encompassing a range of approaches, settings and medical challenges—from malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS prevention and care to digital health promotion and sexual and reproductive health.
Combatting antibiotic resistance 2022
Combatting antibiotic resistance 2022
Resistance to antibiotics is a growing public health crisis, especially in countries with fragile health systems and in regions at war. The World Health Organization has estimated that antibiotic-resistant bacteria caused nearly 1.3 million deaths in 2019, a toll that will increase significantly in the coming years if effective action is not taken. To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 (18-24 November) we present a snapshot of MSF’s recent work on responding to this growing threat. Since many humanitarian settings lack laboratory capacity to diagnose these infections, MSF and partners have developed two new technologies with the potential to dramatically expand the availability of accurate diagnosis—allowing clinicians to then tailor antibiotic treatment accordingly. Other work from diverse contexts describes practices and challenges related to optimizing rational antibiotic use within health facilities and communities. Lastly, several studies characterize the patterns and prevalence of antibiotic resistance among MSF patients, from hospitalized neonates in Central African Republic to acute trauma patients in Haiti and Yemen.
World Hepatitis Day 2024
World Hepatitis Day 2024

Viral hepatitis is a significant cause of disease and death globally. Yet powerful new medical tools to combat hepatitis C and E still reach only a tiny fraction of people who desperately need them, especially in low-resource and emergency settings.


To mark World Hepatitis Day (July 28th) we highlight recent MSF research on making these breakthrough products more widely accessible and simpler to use.


For hepatitis C, where groundbreaking antiviral drugs can cure nearly all patients, MSF is developing comprehensive, community-based models of care that offer rapid screening, diagnosis, and treatment under one roof. In some settings programs focus on the specific needs of highly vulnerable populations, such as people living in remote areas, forcibly displaced refugees, or those co-infected with HIV or TB or who inject drugs.


Turning to prevention, MSF is exploring ways to use the Hepatitis E vaccine more effectively in areas where poor sanitation and water quality regularly lead to outbreaks. Studies in a South Sudanese camp for internally displaced people are strengthening evidence for the vaccine’s feasibility, efficacy, safety and community acceptance, especially for pregnant women and their fetuses. Another report analyzes strategies for overcoming barriers to widespread vaccine adoption.

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