We develop life-saving medicines for people with neglected diseases around the world
We develop lifesaving medicines for people with neglected diseases around the world
Since 2003, the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative has developed 13 treatments for 6 deadly diseases, saving millions of lives.
We innovate to save lives
We develop urgently needed treatments for neglected patients and work to ensure they’re affordable, available, and adapted to the communities who need them
We foster sustainable solutions
We work hand in hand with partners in low- and middle-income countries to power our progress and strengthen innovation ecosystems that put people’s needs first
We advocate for change
We speak out for policy change to enable more effective and equitable R&D and access to the fruits of science for all people in need, no matter their income or where they live
World NTD Day 2026
30 January is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. Neglected tropical diseases are not rare: they affect over 1 billion people worldwide, yet treatments and diagnostics are still often unavailable, unsuitable, or unsafe. Science can end the neglect: but only if we act together.
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Making medical history for neglected patients
We develop urgently needed treatments for neglected patients and ensure they’re affordable, available, and adapted to the communities who need them
How we use our funding
We use the funds we receive to conduct life-saving research, build research networks, develop medicines, and advocate for neglected patients.
* 2023 financial year
Our prizes and awards
Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize
Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation
Prince Mahidol Award
Research!America Advocacy Award
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