Our focus had been on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) in Chechnya, a war-torn region of the Caucuses.
Tuberculosis
Since 2004, MSF had been working closely with the Chechen Ministry of Health to implement a comprehensive TB treatment program.
MSF teams provided appropriate medication to develop more effective regiments for XDR-TB patients, in the place of failed conventional treatments. Our program included laboratory support, health promotion, and psychosocial assistance for patients and their families.