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MSF and Malaria To find out about MSF's work with malaria and current issues surrounding the launch of a new global subsidy to massively reduce the price of effective malaria treatment click here |
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Chagas - desperately in need of new drugs and diagnostics. Chagas is a parasitical disease, found on the American continent, affecting up to 18 million people. To find out more about Chagas click here. For a slide show on the disease click here.
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Treating Leishmaniasis This parasitic disease is largely unknown in rich countries, although it affects over 12 million people worldwide. Cheaper, safer and more practical drugs are needed to improve patients’ access to treatment. Read about a Kenyan mother seeking treatment for her son click here |
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Kala Azar - a forgotten disease. The symptoms of this disease are substantial weight loss, swelling of the spleen and liver, and anaemia. If left untreated, it can have a fatality rate as high as 100% within two years. To find out more about MSF and Kala Azar in Kenya watch this film clip.
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Understanding Other Diseases
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