Table 2 Reponses to the open question for comments on the clinical case reporting initiative at MSF

“Case reporting is of utmost importance. High powered advocacy must be raised to sensitize Africa especially...”

“Case reporting is an essential but undervalued generator of evidence, for practice, policy, and bioethics.”

“This is a very pertinent project and will give MSF scientific visibility on top of humanitarian visibility.”

“This is really a good opportunity for physicians working in third world countries.”

“This is a very good idea. I work in Africa. A great number of times I face situations that one obscure case report makes a lot of difference. Sometimes I see some rare but unpopular catastrophic situations and surmount them, and I think it would be great to have a forum where people like me can be heard. Most importantly, there are times I am [helped] by a case report written by someone who has been in my situation before. The online searches are usually negative, or I am asked to pay. The places I work cannot afford to pay me enough for online subscriptions in US dollars. Even when I am desperate and willing enough to pay.”

“Make sure medical professionals in the field know that MSF is looking for and supporting case reporting. Offer help, both in content, time, and writing. I personally would need this help.”

“Please let us know where and when is the next [training venue in case report writing]!”