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Closure of MSF Peaditric Emergency Care project at Simão Mendes National Hospital in Bissau

MSF Pediatric Emergency Care (PEC) project at Simão Mendes National Hospital in Bissau (HNSM) was closed after four years of continuous presence in the most critical pediatric/neonatal emergency and intensive units of the country's reference health structure. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, MSF treated more than 43,000 children under the age of 15. In a country where there is no option for pediatric specialisation at university and an important lack or resources, MSF was able to progressively move from basic quality care towards more technical or sophisticated treatments. Fifty-nine doctors and 113 nurses were trained and can ensure quality care including use of specialised equipment. Throughout the project, our teams made significant advocacy efforts to ensure continuity of activities despite MSF's planned departure.

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