LuxOR Operational Research Highlights 2018/2019

LUXOR 2018/2019: RESEARCH FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION

The Moria refugee camp on Lesvos Island is severely overcrowded, filled to triple its maximum capacity. The terrible living conditions and institutional abuse have dramatic impacts on refugees’ health and, in particular, their mental health. In response, MSF provides medical and mental health support for refugees on Lesvos. © Robin Hammond/Witness Change

LUXOR 2018/2019: RESEARCH FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION

SUMMARY

Introduction

1

THE SCIENCE OF DOING BETTER

RESEARCH SUPPORT ON THE GROUND

OPEN ACCESS TO INVALUABLE EVIDENCE

TRANSLATING FINDINGS INTO ACTION

LuxOR in 2018: Key Figures

2

MSF OPERATIONAL CENTRE BRUSSELS SUPPORTED 95 studies, reviews, and viewpoints published in peer-reviewed journals.

Providing Access to Care for Male Victims of Sexual Violence

3

UNDERREPRESENTATION OF MALE VICTIMS

INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE

FOCUS ON: RESEARCH FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Understanding Lassa Fever and Improving Patient Care

4

A CHALLENGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE

PREVENTING INFECTION, BETTER UNDERSTANDING LASSA

FOCUS ON: DIAGNOSING INFECTIOUS DISEASES WITH MOBILE LABORATORIES

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Migrants

5

OVERCROWDED CAMPS AND MISSING SERVICES AT EUROPE’S BORDERS

CHALLENGES IN THE ASYLUM SYSTEMS OF DESTINATION COUNTRIES

FOCUS ON: MENTAL HEALTH ON NAURU

Download PDF

6

LUXOR OPERATIONAL RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS 2018/2019

Find the complete 2018 LuxOR activity report in PDF format.