Access to medicines

Access to medicines

One third of the world lacks  access to essential medicines.  In the poorest parts of Africa and Asia this figure rises to a half of the population. We challenge the high cost of medicines and the absence of treatment for many of the diseases affecting ou

Too often  we cannot treat patients because the medicines are too expensive, or they are no longer produced.  Sometimes, the only drugs we have are highly toxic or ineffective and nobody is looking for a better cure. 
As a medical humanitarian organisation, it is fundamentally unacceptable that access to essential medicines is increasingly difficult, particularly for the most common global infectious diseases. 

 
Malaria patients admitted in Nejo General Hospital Malaria Ward. MSF opened dedicated malaria wards at Nejo General Hospital West Wollega and Nekemte Specialized Hospital in East Wollega. Ethiopia 2024.
Malaria

Ethiopia: MSF responds to unprecedented surge in malaria

Article 28 Nov 2024
 
BSH Paediatrics ward_Maliah Mawich MSF
Access to Healthcare

MSF and Ministry of Health Inaugurate Rehabilitated Paediatric Unit at Bentiu State Hospital

Article 31 Oct 2024
 
 Snakebite MSF Project - Abdurafi, Ethiopia
Snakebite

International Snakebite Awareness Day: Developing plans to tackle snakebite in Ethiopia

Article 19 Sep 2024
 
Overwhelming surge of malnutrition cases in Bauchi
Malnutrition

Overwhelming surge of malnutrition cases in Bauchi – vital response includes community-based solutions

Article 6 Aug 2024
 
Dr. Jacky
Access to Healthcare

A Doctor's dream realised: Serving refugees in Nduta camp

Article 12 Jul 2024
 
Close-up of samples collected inside MSF hospital before their analysis in the laboratory to diagnose TB cases.
Access to medicines

MSF strengthening commitment to access to products for healthcare

Article 27 Jun 2024