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A new @DNDi study in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases found promising activity of acoziborole, a single-dose oral treatment for sleeping sickness, against a less common form of the disease, including a drug-resistant parasite strain.

Read more: https://t.co/0gcdPKC0wI

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Assessing treatment effectiveness in adults with chronic Chagas disease remains a challenge.

A new position paper in ACS Publications, with contributions from @DNDi, explores promising biomarkers and the need for further validation to confirm cure and support drug development.

https://t.co/fDNjlGYzxP

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How can computer-aided detection support TB case finding?

A new study by @Epicentre_MSF and MSF in Manila, Philippines, highlights the importance of technical support and involving healthcare workers and communities for sustainable implementation.

https://t.co/cceH9XMZx3

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Two days of expert discussions, research findings and operational insights on mental health in humanitarian settings, including perspectives from Gaza. Join in Paris or online.

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Conflict, displacement and crises leave lasting psychological impacts. Join #MSFMentalHealthDays2026 to discuss the challenges and innovations shaping mental health and psychosocial support today. Open to all, in Paris and online. Register here https://t.co/PWVrpXuyWa

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"Microbiology doesn't have to be super complicated."

At @NaturePortfolio's #PrecisionMedicine conference, Dr. Nada Malou shared how MSF's Antibiogo is helping make quality microbiology more accessible, including in resource-limited settings.

Read more about Antibiogo here: https://t.co/NYIcS0yYLU

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Good hand hygiene takes more than good guidance.

On #GlobalHandwashingDay, we revisit an MSF article exploring how water scarcity, limited access to soap and local practices shape handwashing in northwest Nigeria.

https://t.co/FLbiCoYtkU

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Can task-shifting improve access to essential diagnostics?

MSF research across five primary healthcare facilities in rural Malawi found that shifting point-of-care testing to trained lay health workers nearly doubled testing volumes across diseases, including HIV and malaria.
https://t.co/8EmYyqMIak

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What can research tell us about tackling mental health stigma?

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we spotlight MSF-supported research in Kenya revealing how negative attitudes towards mental health conditions are linked to wider patterns of prejudice among healthcare workers.

The findings point towards more holistic approaches to tackling discrimination in healthcare.

https://t.co/rofh2hwsuY

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An MSF study in the Central African Republic documents an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a neonatal unit, where mortality among infected newborns was 3.5 times higher than among other admitted neonates.

The findings highlight the importance of microbiology and infection prevention and control (IPC) in outbreak response.

https://t.co/r4pmgDObMD

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Could youth clubs improve HIV care for adolescents and young adults?

MSF research in @TandF_Africa AIDS Care found that youth clubs in Kinshasa strengthened peer support, treatment adherence and emotional well-being, while fostering greater self-acceptance and agency.

https://t.co/uu2jGB5kla

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New MSF research in @Conflict_Health evaluates nurse-led home-based care for people with restricted mobility in two refugee camps in Lebanon.

The study found improvements in mental health and physical functioning, alongside reduced isolation and support for caregivers.

https://t.co/A4aYlFOCco

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Research presented at #MSFSciDays 2026 is now published in @TheLancet Primary Care.

The study found that a new decision-support tool could help identify children with acute malnutrition at higher risk of death during community-based care in Chad.

Read more: https://t.co/P6gSzq5li6

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This #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’re highlighting the needs and experiences of older people living through humanitarian crises.

Look out for an MSF-led special series, published in @TheLancet later this month, on older persons in humanitarian settings, bringing greater attention to the health and humanitarian needs of older people affected by crises.

Photo credit: Ganesh Bista / Ageing Nepal / HelpAge International

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Coming up in London: the @RSTMH Annual Meeting takes place on 15-16 October, exploring Equitable Partnerships in Global Health.

The two-day programme brings together perspectives from research, clinical practice, policy, funding and programme delivery.

Register and view the programme: https://t.co/mUl6vVHrux

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Check out the latest @PLOS Speaking of Medicine and Health blog, reflecting on #MSFSciDays 2026.

Revisit key themes and research findings from this year’s event, and the role of research in humanitarian action.

https://t.co/EBCRbIGGWb

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New MSF co-authored research in @AJTMH evaluates noninvasive tests for diagnosing visceral leishmaniasis in people living with HIV in Ethiopia.

Combining urine and blood tests could reduce the need for invasive procedures, offering a safer and more resource efficient approach to diagnosis.
https://t.co/Uz1OzX8UNm

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MSF Scientific Days is back for 2027!

Join us on Thursday 29 April 2027, in London or online, to discover the latest research and innovation in humanitarian health.

This year's event will take place earlier than usual, so save the date now – and stay tuned for more details coming soon!

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“More than ever, neglected tropical diseases deserve their name.”

Each year, more than 4 million people are bitten, up to 138,000 people die from snakebite, while around 400,000 are left with permanent disabilities.

With global NTD funding decreasing and some snake antivenoms no longer being produced, @Gabriel_Alcoba_, MSF Neglected & Tropical Diseases Advisor, calls for renewed investment in snakebite care and access to quality, affordable antivenoms.

#InternationalSnakebiteAwarenessDay