MSF Neglected diseases

Yemen: Snakebite is a deadly threat in Hajjah governorate

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:44:47 +0000

In Hajjah governorate, Yemen, people continue to be at risk of snakebite envenoming, a neglected tropical disease that can cause death and long-term disability.

MSF calls for access to treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:15:45 +0000

MSF calls on the authorities and donors to ensure uninterrupted and sustainable access to a drug used for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan.

MSF concludes Arbovirus prevention project in Tegucigalpa

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:57:44 +0000

The Arbovirus prevention project in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, was an innovative initiative that combined science and community participation to reduce the transmission of dengue fever.

Four diseases you have probably never heard of

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:04:54 +0000

These are four neglected tropical diseases that we see in communities we serve.

noma included by WHO in neglected tropical diseases list

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:31:18 +0000

MSF welcomes the decision of World Health Organization to include noma in its official list of neglected tropical diseases.

Noma survivors shine a light on neglected disease

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:41:20 +0000

The inspiring stories of three survivors of noma, who are now working to help others suffering from the deadly neglected tropical disease.

Noma takes step towards inclusion on WHO list of neglected tropical diseases

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:17:31 +0000

The inclusion of noma in the list of neglected tropical diseases would shine a spotlight on the most neglected of neglected diseases.

Tackling deadly and difficult-to-diagnose Lassa fever in Nigeria

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:42:25 +0000

In Nigeria, Lassa fever is endemic. Since 2018, our teams have been working closely with the Ministry of Health to treat patients suffering from Lassa fever. Our health promotion teams are also educating people about the disease to prevent its spread and reduce stigma and misinformation.

Typhoid fever outbreak under control in southeastern DRC

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:18:22 +0000

An outbreak of potentially deadly typhoid fever in Kwango province, DRC, has finally been brought under control with the help of an MSF emergency team.

No more neglected diseases, no more neglected patients

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:48 +0000

As we release a new report on neglected tropical diseases, International President Dr Christos Christou urges countries not to reverse the gains made on eliminating them.