37 - Medical Innovations in Humanitarian Situations, by Jean-Herve Bradol and Claudine Vidal 224 pages, Medecins Sans Frontieres, 2011
WHY I PICKED IT: Another MSF Book
ELAPSED TIME: 3 Weeks
RATING: Good
This book is not an easy read. A series of essays outlining innovation within MSF and the drivers for it.
- Innovating culture, to speak out within the humanitarian space.
- The development of somewhat flexible medical kits for rapid deployment into different contexts.
- The gathering of epidemiological data in the humanitarian space, with which to make informed decisions and advocate for neglected populations.
- New testing protocols for known diseases, to expand the use of drugs into different contexts.
- Challenging and changing the rules of international drug production and distribution, to make drugs available for patients who may otherwise be unable to afford or access modern medication.
A tough read, and I'd only recommend if you're really interested.
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