We advocate for access to & development of lifesaving medicines, tests & vaccines for people in MSF programmes & beyond. #MedicinesShouldntBeALuxury
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May 27
Cancer is becoming one of the most serious health challenges in Papua New Guinea. Patients often come in late for care, and there is limited capacity for diagnosis and treatment.
Our new cancer initiative in Morobe province is addressing gaps in care: msf.org/papua-new-guinea-str…
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With no validated treatments or vaccines yet, and limited diagnostics for Bundibugyo virus, R&D and funding must embed enforceable conditions from the outset to guarantee timely, sustainable access to affordable medical tools for the most affected communities.
ALT Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. What is different this time? - No validated therapeutics or vaccines - Limited diagnostic tools Bundibugyo virus is different than other virus causing Ebola disease.
ALT Rapid initiatives, resources and actions are being mobilised at national, regional and international levels. Now is the time to ensure that conditions that guarantee access are embedded in R&D and funding initiatives.
ALT Principles to ensure access for the most affected people and countries: - Affected people, communities and countries must be at the front and centre of R&D and access decisions. - Ensure enforceable access conditions across R&D funding governance - Transparency and accountability should guide publicly funded response and coordination
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Read our statement sharing principles to follow for equitable access to medical tools for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus: msfaccess.org/principles-equ…
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1/ As of 28 May, there are 125 confirmed cases, 906 suspected cases, and 223 deaths from the #ebola outbreak in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu in eastern #DRC. msfsa.me/49tQU8n
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MSF Access retweeted
May 29
In eastern DRC, our teams are working to contain the spread of the Ebola disease outbreak and strengthen patient care, alongside the Ministry of Health.
Learn about our response so far:
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MSF Access retweeted
May 28
👋 Meet Nombuso Ntshalintshali, our laboratory manager at Sitsandziwe clinic in Eswatini!
Her lab uses a ‘test and treat’ approach, giving fast, accurate results for sexually transmitted infections so that patients can get targeted medications that reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
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May 27
“A more equitable system can begin today if governments choose to act on the commitments they have already made in the Pandemic Agreement.”
MSF statement at #WHA79, delivered by Yuanqiong Hu, Head of Analysis, MSF Access.
Read the full statement: msfaccess.org/open-ended-int…
ALT Yuanqiong Hu, Head of Analysis, MSF Access, delivering a statement at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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MSF Access retweeted
May 22
🚨 Ebola in DRC
Our teams are scaling up our response to the Ebola disease outbreak in DRC.
How are we responding?
What's different about this outbreak?
Why are we concerned?
Read the answers here ⬇️
msf.org/drc-ebola-outbreaks
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MSF Access retweeted
May 10
In South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, a new challenge is disrupting healthcare.
Funding withdrawals are making vital care inaccessible, particularly for pregnant women and newborns. Read our latest press release here ⬇️
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May 22
🥁 We’re continuing our drumbeat call of analogue insulin pens for all at #WHA79.
It’s time for countries & @WHO to end the double standard in diabetes care and include analogue insulin pens and glucose monitoring devices in all diabetes guidelines.
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MSF Access retweeted
May 21
Why is this Ebola disease outbreak different?
John Johnson, our medical lead for epidemic response, gave an interview to explain the Bundibugyo virus and its challenges:
msf.org/bundibugyo-virus-cha…
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May 22
“Immediately closing the devastating vaccination coverage gaps we’re seeing requires political will,” Dr Daniela Garone, MSF
Read our call ahead of discussions on the progress towards reaching global immunisation goals #IA2030 at #WHA79.
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May 21
This week, we're right here at the World Health Assembly #WHA79, calling for countries to make sure global health policies for the coming years ensure everyone, everywhere has access to affordable medical products.
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May 19
MSF representatives will address critical health issues at the World Health Assembly #WHA79 this week, calling for urgent action on:
🦠Antimicrobial resistance
🩺Noncommunicable diseases
😷Pandemic preparedness & response
💉Vaccines
Read the statements: msfaccess.org/msf-statements…
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May 18
📢 This World Health Assembly #WHA79, we’re calling for countries, donors, and other global health stakeholders to urgently dismantle the barriers blocking access to lifesaving vaccination in conflict-affected settings by:
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📌Ensuring flexible and adapted delivery models to reach children in conflict settings and stop delays in people’s access to lifesaving vaccines.
ALT An MSF vehicle transports staff as part of measles vaccination activities in the Masisi territory, North Kivu, DRC, 2025. © Joelle Kayembe Balilonda/MSF
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📌Dedicating sustained and agile financing to ensure immunisation activities reach people in the world’s most fragile areas.
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May 15
Did you know that the Pandemic Agreement, signed one year ago, is still on hold because of an annex?
Enter the PABS* annex!
* Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing
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May 15
“Communities who share critical samples and data, and those most at risk during outbreaks and health emergencies cannot anymore be the last to benefit from medical innovation,” said Dr Maria Guevara, MSF International Medical Secretary.
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“As future outbreaks remain inevitable and lives continue to be at risk due to inequitable access, we strongly urge governments to act now,” Dr Guevara concluded.
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