Epidemiology, medical research, innovation and training group embedded in Medecins Sans Frontieres. Design & carry out projects in complex and unstable settings
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#JS2026
Why mortality studies matter for MSF and beyond:
• Independent data collection
• Better resource allocation
• Stronger communication & advocacy
• Legal evidence
👉 Essential for informed and accountable action.
#JS2026
The data from 10th Ebola outbreak in the DRC (2018–2020) revealed a striking story: a small minority of cases (~18%) were responsible for 80% of all infections.
Isolation, contact follow-up, and ring vaccination all demonstrably cut transmission when they could be applied.
Scientific Day 2026 is on!
To join us, go to 👇🏽
epicentre.msf.org/journees-sci...
A day to discover Epicentre's latest studies and research and their impact
Relive our Scientific Day 2026
Were you there… or not?
(Re)discover sessions on pediatric TB, cholera, hemorrhagic fevers, emerging health challenges, vaccine-preventable diseases, and documenting mortality.
👉 epicentre.msf.org/en/scientifi...
Epicentre's Scientific Day is coming up - June 4
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the full diversity of our work:
🔬 diseases and medical focus areas
📊 methodologies
🌍 countries
Paris or online
Program, registration 👉https://epicentre.msf.org/en/scientific-days/scientific-day-2026
#JS2026
Good news amid cholera vaccine shortages:
Two-dose OCV schedules spaced at 6 or 12 months are immunologically non-inferior to the standard 2-week interval against V. cholerae O1.
👉 More flexibility, without compromising long-term immunity.
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing IV and oral rehydration strategies in children with SAM and severe dehydration.
➡️no clear difference in mortality between the two approaches, although IV rehydration was associated with fewer adverse events.
adc.bmj.com/content/earl...
