The EDCTP Forum is a biennial event that provides an international platform for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research addressing the burden of poverty-related infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and the capacity development and networking activities that support this goal.
Symposium
Addressing equity challenges in health for neglected populations
Date: Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Time: 13:00-14:30 CEST
| Introductory remarks Fabiana Alves, Head, Leishmaniasis Disease, DNDi | |
| Progress & challenges in meeting the NTD Roadmap goals Anthony Solomon, Chief Scientist, Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, WHO – replacing Dr Mwele Malacele, Director, Control of NTDs | |
| Delivering improved treatments for all sleeping sickness patients Antoine Tarral, Head of HAT Disease, DNDi | |
| Improving cryptococcal meningitis treatment therapies for people living with HIV Isabela Ribeiro, Head, Dynamic Portfolio Unit, DNDi | |
| R&D path to provide safer treatments for leishmaniasis and enhancing health care capacity Fabiana Alves, Head, Leishmaniasis Disease, DNDi |
Posters
| Strategy to improve access to diagnosis and treatment of rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (r-HAT) in Uganda Wamboga C, Tabuzibwa M, Matovu E, Neema S, Valverde O |
