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XDR-TB can be cured. The story of Phumeza Tisile.

Drug-resistant TB

New hope to beat XDR-TB with Linezolid

The complete cure of a young woman for one of the most severe forms of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) using a high-strength antibiotic in South Africa brings fresh hope for thousands of patients facing a less than 20% chance of treatment success with standard treatments.
Press Release - 29 Aug 2013

Sexual and gender-based violence

CARLETONVILLE HERALD: Khutsong sets the example in xenophobia documentary

Last week Khutsong played host to the filming of the first part of a special documentary, which tried to explain how communities deal with foreigners.
Latest News - 28 Aug 2013

Epidemiology

Syria: Thousands suffering neurotoxic symptoms

Three hospitals in Syria's Damascus governorate that are supported by MSF have reported to MSF that they received approximately 3,600 patients displaying neurotoxic symptoms.
Press Release - 24 Aug 2013

DRC displaced pupulation in Kalonge (South Kivu)

Epidemic

MSF starts emergency rabies intervention in DRC

In an extraordinary move, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has started a rabies intervention in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after an alarming number of people were bitten by rabid dogs.
Press Release - 23 Aug 2013

HIV/Aids

EYETHU ZULULAND: Marching for change

A large group of vocal protestors made their way to the Inkanyezi Magistrate's Court in King Dinizulu, eShowe, on Wednesday to submit a memorandum requesting safe health facilities and respect and compassionate treatment for all patients at these facilities.
Latest News - 23 Aug 2013