For a long time now, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has been working towards improving diagnosis and treatment for kala azar (visceral leishmaniasis) all over the world. Bihar state, where MSF runs a kala azar project, is one of the most endemic areas in India and with more than 10 000 cases annually.

Together with the state government of Bihar, MSF has been working towards providing kala azar treatment in primary health centres (PHC), which are part of the public health system. This approach ensures that the poorest, most vulnerable communities who make up the majority of people infected by the disease can access treatment. Continue reading