What We Do
MSF started providing specialised care for HIV and TB in Manipur in 2005 and 2007 respectively. At our clinics located in Churachandpur, Chakpikarong and Moreh (on the Indo-Myanmar border) MSF provides free, high-quality screening, diagnosis and treatment for HIV, TB, hepatitis C and co-infections. As treatment for DR-TB has significant side effects, making it difficult for patients to adhere to their treatment regimen, MSF provides pre and post-test adherence counselling to ensure a successful outcome for the patients. Our health education teams also raise awareness on getting tested and treated. MSF also treats hepatitis C patients (mono-infected) in an opioid substitution therapy centre in Churachandpur, along with treating partners of co-infected patients.
- Manipur
Manipur has a high prevalence of HIV, TB (both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB) and hepatitis C. Due to a lack of resources, there is also a high incidence of co-infection across 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 difficult. A holistic patient-centred approach can have positive outcomes.
In 2024
The project conducted an emergency intervention for the internally displaced population in both Hills
and Valley, with non-food items distribution (winterization), water and sanitation support in 27 internally displaced population (IDP) settlement sites. A primary health care component in the form of a mobile
clinic was conducted for a period of three months. MSF supported the Ministry of Health(MoH) in conducting a multi-antigen vaccination campaign in the IDP settlement. In collaboration with the MoH, a health facility surveillance system was implemented.
A thorough cohort analysis was held to comprehend the impact of the interethnic conflict on the HIV cohort and refine our strategy to better support the HIV patients in light of the new context.
