Al Laham D, Ali E, Moussally K, Nahas N, Alameddine A, et al.
2020-05-13 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-13 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
• Since 2011, the conflict in Syria has had a huge impact on its population, many of whom are now displaced • The Syrian crisis has not only affected the physical health of refugees,...
Nair MM, Kumar P, Mahajan R, Harshana A, Richardson K, et al.
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
INTRODUCTION Effective palliative care requires a multidisciplinary and holistic approach based on the provision of comprehensive care with treatment of pain and physical symptoms, m...
Oza S, Harris P, Ansbro E, Perel P, Frieden M, et al.
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
INTRODUCTION Globally, hypertension is responsible for approximately half of all heart disease and stroke deaths. Over 75% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. ...
Ronoh Y, Some D, Ortuno R, Kuwenyi K, Mupepe T, et al.
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer is now largely a preventable disease; however, implementation of highly sensitive molecular screening technologies in low-resource settings is partly hin...
Horter SCB, Stringer B, Gray NSB, Parpieva N, Tigay Z, et al.
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-20 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
INTRODUCTION Person-centred care (PCC) is an internationally recognised priority, and a key underlying principle within MSF projects. PCC ensures that people are involved in their ca...
Wodon S, Voiret I, Acquarone A, Sterk E, Traore K, et al.
2020-05-28 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-28 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
INTRODUCTION The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to over 3300 confirmed cases and caused over 2250 deaths so far. Health promotion is a key component...
Aung A, Mamba C, Ntshalintshali N, Mpala Q, Mthethwa-Hleza S, et al.
2020-05-26 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-26 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
INTRODUCTION Acute HIV infection (AHI) cannot be detected with routine point-of-care antibody tests and is rarely diagnosed in resource-limited settings. However, characteristics of ...
