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MSF Paediatric Days: a step forward in operationalising 'Humanitarian Paediatrics'
Sophie Janet1, Neal Russell2, Nikola Morton3
1Medical Department, Médecins Sans Frontières, Barcelona, Spain.
BMJ Paediatrics Open
|October 11, 2021
Summary
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Paediatric Days advance child healthcare in crisis zones. This forum shares frontline research and experiences to improve humanitarian paediatric and neonatal care globally.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Humanitarian Medicine
- Paediatric Care
Background:
- Children in conflict zones face significant healthcare challenges.
- Limited medical literature exists for resource-limited humanitarian settings.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) established Paediatric Days to address these gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To unite experts for advancing humanitarian paediatric and neonatal care.
- To facilitate exchange of frontline research and experiences.
- To foster collaboration among field staff, policymakers, and academia.
Main Methods:
- The MSF Paediatric Days is a regular 2-day event since 2016.
- The 2021 edition focused on essential newborn care, community-based care, paediatric tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, and COVID-19's impact.
- Included virtual stands, poster communications, and short talks (PAEDTalks).
Main Results:
- The event covered critical topics in humanitarian child health.
- Showcased 49 poster communications and 5 PAEDTalks.
- Facilitated networking and idea exchange among diverse participants.
Conclusions:
- MSF Paediatric Days is a vital forum for humanitarian paediatrics.
- It promotes knowledge advancement and collective learning.
- Creates essential networking opportunities for improving child health in crises.
Keywords:
neonatology