Patients on linezolid-containing drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) regimen often develop adverse events, particularly peripheral and optic neuropathy. Programmatic data and experiences of linezolid-associated optic neuropathy from high DR-TB burden settings are lacking. The study aimed to
The Ebola outbreak that started in late 2013 is by far the largest and most sustained in history. It occurred in a part of the world where pre-existing health systems were already fragile, and these
An overview of MSF’s programmatic use and clinical research with new TB treatment regimens tuberculosis
Outbreaks of methanol poisoning occur frequently on a global basis, affecting poor and vulnerable populations. Knowledge regarding methanol is limited, likely many cases and even outbreaks go unnoticed, with patients dying unnecessarily. The researchers, through
The importance of programmatically relevant operational research (OR) as a key driver to strengthen public health activities is well recognised. Moreover, building capacity of health workers from high-disease burden countries to independently conduct OR on
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a highly lethal condition for which no specific treatment has proven efficacy. In September 2014, while the Ebola outbreak was at its peak, the World Health Organization released a short
While this paper is focused predominately on addressing diabetes mellitus (DM) as part of the strategy for ending TB, its content must also be viewed within the wider context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
In August 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) launched the Collaborative Framework for Care and Control of Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) to
Nonsurgical adult male circumcision devices present an alternative to surgery where health resources are limited. This study aimed to assess the safety, feasibility, and acceptability of the PrePex device for adult male circumcision in Malawi.
Activism for the right to health is strong in India, and Indian civil society has traditionally been dynamic and occasionally successful in pushing for better HIV care. However, the same health and HIV activists who
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) programme in Mumbai, India, has been providing treatment and care for HIV-infected MDR-TB patients since 2006. Of 174 patients enrolled in the clinic over the 10 years from 2006 to
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