Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)
@dndi.org
International non-profit developing safe, effective, and affordable treatments for the most neglected patients.
Important news for #dengue today! We congratulate the Instituto Butantan in Brazil for the approval today of its single-dose dengue vaccine by the Brazilian regulatory authority ANVISA. Our take by @andre-siqueira.bsky.social #Treatment4Dengue #dengue
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Important news for #dengue today! We congratulate the Instituto Butantan in Brazil for the approval today of its single-dose dengue vaccine by the Brazilian regulatory authority ANVISA. Our take by @andre-siqueira.bsky.social #Treatment4Dengue #dengue
👋 We welcome Sanjay Sarin as our new Continental Lead Asia and South Asia Director.
A global health leader with 20+ years’ experience, he brings deep expertise in strategy, partnerships, & access, & will help strengthen our work across Asia & expand patient-centred innovation in the region.
A global health leader with 20+ years’ experience, he brings deep expertise in strategy, partnerships, & access, & will help strengthen our work across Asia & expand patient-centred innovation in the region.
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
👋 We welcome Sanjay Sarin as our new Continental Lead Asia and South Asia Director.
A global health leader with 20+ years’ experience, he brings deep expertise in strategy, partnerships, & access, & will help strengthen our work across Asia & expand patient-centred innovation in the region.
A global health leader with 20+ years’ experience, he brings deep expertise in strategy, partnerships, & access, & will help strengthen our work across Asia & expand patient-centred innovation in the region.
Congratulations to Prof Shyam Sundar, on receiving the Clara Southmayd Ludlow Medal from @astmh.bsky.social for his exemplary contributions to visceral leishmaniasis research & innovation. We’re proud to have collaborated with him to advance better, safer & accessible treatments for NTDs.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Congratulations to Prof Shyam Sundar, on receiving the Clara Southmayd Ludlow Medal from @astmh.bsky.social for his exemplary contributions to visceral leishmaniasis research & innovation. We’re proud to have collaborated with him to advance better, safer & accessible treatments for NTDs.
Chagas-related heart failure causes thousands of deaths each year. The PARACHUTE-HF study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, offers new insights into better care.
📰 Learn more in the new Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform newsletter: bit.ly/3JRwRXH
📰 Learn more in the new Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform newsletter: bit.ly/3JRwRXH
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Chagas-related heart failure causes thousands of deaths each year. The PARACHUTE-HF study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, offers new insights into better care.
📰 Learn more in the new Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform newsletter: bit.ly/3JRwRXH
📰 Learn more in the new Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform newsletter: bit.ly/3JRwRXH
🌍 Join us at #COP30 for an important discussion on climate change and infectious diseases.
Hosted by @cepi.net, @oficialfiocruz.bsky.social, @gavi.org, @mmv.org, @unitaid.bsky.social, and DNDi.
💻 Click here to watch live: who.int/news-room/ev...
Hosted by @cepi.net, @oficialfiocruz.bsky.social, @gavi.org, @mmv.org, @unitaid.bsky.social, and DNDi.
💻 Click here to watch live: who.int/news-room/ev...
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🌍 Join us at #COP30 for an important discussion on climate change and infectious diseases.
Hosted by @cepi.net, @oficialfiocruz.bsky.social, @gavi.org, @mmv.org, @unitaid.bsky.social, and DNDi.
💻 Click here to watch live: who.int/news-room/ev...
Hosted by @cepi.net, @oficialfiocruz.bsky.social, @gavi.org, @mmv.org, @unitaid.bsky.social, and DNDi.
💻 Click here to watch live: who.int/news-room/ev...
🌎 For the first time, health adaptation to climate change is on the #COP30 agenda, and our team is heading to Belém, in Brazil, to follow this historic debate up close.
👉 If you’re attending COP30, check out our agenda and join the conversation. ⤵️
👉 If you’re attending COP30, check out our agenda and join the conversation. ⤵️
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🌎 For the first time, health adaptation to climate change is on the #COP30 agenda, and our team is heading to Belém, in Brazil, to follow this historic debate up close.
👉 If you’re attending COP30, check out our agenda and join the conversation. ⤵️
👉 If you’re attending COP30, check out our agenda and join the conversation. ⤵️
🍁 We’re heading to #ASTMH2025 next week!
Find us at BOOTH 215, where we’re teaming up with @msf.org
You’ll also find our colleagues across symposia, scientific sessions, posters, and our side event on collaborative R&D for neglected patients.
👉 Full programme: dndi.org/wp-content/u...
#TropMed25
Find us at BOOTH 215, where we’re teaming up with @msf.org
You’ll also find our colleagues across symposia, scientific sessions, posters, and our side event on collaborative R&D for neglected patients.
👉 Full programme: dndi.org/wp-content/u...
#TropMed25
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🍁 We’re heading to #ASTMH2025 next week!
Find us at BOOTH 215, where we’re teaming up with @msf.org
You’ll also find our colleagues across symposia, scientific sessions, posters, and our side event on collaborative R&D for neglected patients.
👉 Full programme: dndi.org/wp-content/u...
#TropMed25
Find us at BOOTH 215, where we’re teaming up with @msf.org
You’ll also find our colleagues across symposia, scientific sessions, posters, and our side event on collaborative R&D for neglected patients.
👉 Full programme: dndi.org/wp-content/u...
#TropMed25
As temperatures & humidity rise, dengue is expanding beyond tropical regions. About half of the world’s population is now at risk with India among the 30 most highly endemic countries. Read Nabeela Khan's latest article for @mongabay.com ⤵️
tinyurl.com/6ucaba5k
tinyurl.com/6ucaba5k
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
As temperatures & humidity rise, dengue is expanding beyond tropical regions. About half of the world’s population is now at risk with India among the 30 most highly endemic countries. Read Nabeela Khan's latest article for @mongabay.com ⤵️
tinyurl.com/6ucaba5k
tinyurl.com/6ucaba5k
🎉 We are pleased to share that the @ec.europa.eu will invest €20M to develop urgently needed dengue medicines in partnership with @afd-france.bsky.social and DNDi.
Dengue is a fast-spreading, climate-sensitive disease for which there is still no specific treatment.
🔗 bit.ly/437AJdO
Dengue is a fast-spreading, climate-sensitive disease for which there is still no specific treatment.
🔗 bit.ly/437AJdO
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🎉 We are pleased to share that the @ec.europa.eu will invest €20M to develop urgently needed dengue medicines in partnership with @afd-france.bsky.social and DNDi.
Dengue is a fast-spreading, climate-sensitive disease for which there is still no specific treatment.
🔗 bit.ly/437AJdO
Dengue is a fast-spreading, climate-sensitive disease for which there is still no specific treatment.
🔗 bit.ly/437AJdO
Join us Nov 6 (3–4:30 PM EAT) for a webinar on bridging the gap between research & policy for #NTDs amid shifting funding.
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Join us Nov 6 (3–4:30 PM EAT) for a webinar on bridging the gap between research & policy for #NTDs amid shifting funding.
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Important recognition at the highest political level for the Dengue Alliance!
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Important recognition at the highest political level for the Dengue Alliance!
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
The new edition of the #Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform newsletter is out! Experts from research institutes, pharma, and universities share new insights on the disease challenges and progress in #LatinAmerica.
📰 Read it here: dndial.org/wp-content/u...
📰 Read it here: dndial.org/wp-content/u...
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The new edition of the #Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform newsletter is out! Experts from research institutes, pharma, and universities share new insights on the disease challenges and progress in #LatinAmerica.
📰 Read it here: dndial.org/wp-content/u...
📰 Read it here: dndial.org/wp-content/u...
"Collaboration among African countries will allow faster data sharing & regional preparedness. Climate driven outbreaks will continue to strain health systems if we do not prioritize climate adaptation policies for #NTD control programs," said John Amuasi, KNUST #CPHIA2025
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"Collaboration among African countries will allow faster data sharing & regional preparedness. Climate driven outbreaks will continue to strain health systems if we do not prioritize climate adaptation policies for #NTD control programs," said John Amuasi, KNUST #CPHIA2025
"Women & children bear the greatest burden of #NTDs. From social stigma & discrimination, increased burden of care for the affected, to disability, school absenteeism, systemic exclusions & lack of pediatric formulations." -
Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo from AIHD #CPHIA2025 #beatNTDs
Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo from AIHD #CPHIA2025 #beatNTDs
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"Women & children bear the greatest burden of #NTDs. From social stigma & discrimination, increased burden of care for the affected, to disability, school absenteeism, systemic exclusions & lack of pediatric formulations." -
Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo from AIHD #CPHIA2025 #beatNTDs
Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo from AIHD #CPHIA2025 #beatNTDs
"Countries in Eastern Africa have started domesticating the visceral #leishmaniasis strategic framework. With the reduced funding, domestic resource mobilization is critical to bridge the gaps in elimination," said Simon Bolo at #CPHIA2025 #ZeroLeish
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"Countries in Eastern Africa have started domesticating the visceral #leishmaniasis strategic framework. With the reduced funding, domestic resource mobilization is critical to bridge the gaps in elimination," said Simon Bolo at #CPHIA2025 #ZeroLeish
"The clinical trial ecosystem keeps evolving. Good clinical practice contributes to #UHC. Good standard of care, infrastructure, equipment & trained staff contributes to good care of patients." @nathsw.bsky.social #CPHIA2025
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"The clinical trial ecosystem keeps evolving. Good clinical practice contributes to #UHC. Good standard of care, infrastructure, equipment & trained staff contributes to good care of patients." @nathsw.bsky.social #CPHIA2025
From research to community outreach, Senegal is stepping up the fight against #mycetoma. "Together with partners, we are helping strengthen surveillance, diagnosis & patient care for this neglected disease." - Prof Doudou Sow from UGBSN #CPHIA2025
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
From research to community outreach, Senegal is stepping up the fight against #mycetoma. "Together with partners, we are helping strengthen surveillance, diagnosis & patient care for this neglected disease." - Prof Doudou Sow from UGBSN #CPHIA2025
At #CPHIA2025, we hosted the only side event dedicated to NTDs. Eliminating diseases like leishmaniasis, mycetoma & dengue requires more than commitment.
➡️ It demands innovation in diagnostic tools, treatment options & understanding disease burden to better inform interventions.
➡️ It demands innovation in diagnostic tools, treatment options & understanding disease burden to better inform interventions.
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
At #CPHIA2025, we hosted the only side event dedicated to NTDs. Eliminating diseases like leishmaniasis, mycetoma & dengue requires more than commitment.
➡️ It demands innovation in diagnostic tools, treatment options & understanding disease burden to better inform interventions.
➡️ It demands innovation in diagnostic tools, treatment options & understanding disease burden to better inform interventions.
👋Join us next week at #MedTrop2025
Our experts will join panels on Chagas disease, the connections between climate crisis and arboviruses, clinical research regulation, and health innovation.
👉 More info: dndi.org/events/2025/...
Agenda ⤵️
Our experts will join panels on Chagas disease, the connections between climate crisis and arboviruses, clinical research regulation, and health innovation.
👉 More info: dndi.org/events/2025/...
Agenda ⤵️
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
👋Join us next week at #MedTrop2025
Our experts will join panels on Chagas disease, the connections between climate crisis and arboviruses, clinical research regulation, and health innovation.
👉 More info: dndi.org/events/2025/...
Agenda ⤵️
Our experts will join panels on Chagas disease, the connections between climate crisis and arboviruses, clinical research regulation, and health innovation.
👉 More info: dndi.org/events/2025/...
Agenda ⤵️
Save the date!
#Dengue is a growing global & European threat. This session will unite partners across sectors to explore how collaboration can accelerate the development and delivery of much-needed dengue treatments.
💻 us06web.zoom.us/j/87141241659
#OSHLYON2025 #OneHealth @afd-france.bsky.social
#Dengue is a growing global & European threat. This session will unite partners across sectors to explore how collaboration can accelerate the development and delivery of much-needed dengue treatments.
💻 us06web.zoom.us/j/87141241659
#OSHLYON2025 #OneHealth @afd-france.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Save the date!
#Dengue is a growing global & European threat. This session will unite partners across sectors to explore how collaboration can accelerate the development and delivery of much-needed dengue treatments.
💻 us06web.zoom.us/j/87141241659
#OSHLYON2025 #OneHealth @afd-france.bsky.social
#Dengue is a growing global & European threat. This session will unite partners across sectors to explore how collaboration can accelerate the development and delivery of much-needed dengue treatments.
💻 us06web.zoom.us/j/87141241659
#OSHLYON2025 #OneHealth @afd-france.bsky.social
To #EndtheNeglect on #NTDs, we must keep innovating in science, systems, and partnerships.
Join us for an engaging conversation on the sidelines of #CPHIA2025 AfricaCDC
🗓️24 October, 2025
⏲️16:00 -17:30 SAST
📍Meeting Room 12CD, Durban ICC
Join us for an engaging conversation on the sidelines of #CPHIA2025 AfricaCDC
🗓️24 October, 2025
⏲️16:00 -17:30 SAST
📍Meeting Room 12CD, Durban ICC
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
To #EndtheNeglect on #NTDs, we must keep innovating in science, systems, and partnerships.
Join us for an engaging conversation on the sidelines of #CPHIA2025 AfricaCDC
🗓️24 October, 2025
⏲️16:00 -17:30 SAST
📍Meeting Room 12CD, Durban ICC
Join us for an engaging conversation on the sidelines of #CPHIA2025 AfricaCDC
🗓️24 October, 2025
⏲️16:00 -17:30 SAST
📍Meeting Room 12CD, Durban ICC
We're excited to share that Dr Olaf Valverde, who contributed to the development of fexinidazole and acoziborole for DNDi for many years, will be pitching at the #InnovationFair in Brussels tomorrow!
🔗 More info: innovationfair2025.service-facility.eu
🔗 More info: innovationfair2025.service-facility.eu
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We're excited to share that Dr Olaf Valverde, who contributed to the development of fexinidazole and acoziborole for DNDi for many years, will be pitching at the #InnovationFair in Brussels tomorrow!
🔗 More info: innovationfair2025.service-facility.eu
🔗 More info: innovationfair2025.service-facility.eu
This #OpenAccessWeek, we’re highlighting our Open Synthesis Network: a real-time, open-science platform where students worldwide tackle real drug discovery challenges, contributing to research for neglected diseases while gaining hands-on experience in open, collaborative science. #OAWeek
October 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This #OpenAccessWeek, we’re highlighting our Open Synthesis Network: a real-time, open-science platform where students worldwide tackle real drug discovery challenges, contributing to research for neglected diseases while gaining hands-on experience in open, collaborative science. #OAWeek
Worst dengue outbreak in Sudan’s history. Civil war destroyed health infrastructure. Flooding and breakdown of sewage systems create breeding grounds for mosquitoes carrying dengue & malaria. Hospitals are overwhelmed. 🧵1/2
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
October 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Worst dengue outbreak in Sudan’s history. Civil war destroyed health infrastructure. Flooding and breakdown of sewage systems create breeding grounds for mosquitoes carrying dengue & malaria. Hospitals are overwhelmed. 🧵1/2
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...