This session commemorating World NTD Day will discuss priorities for reducing morbidity and mortality caused by neglected fungal diseases. The World Health Organization has developed the first list of priority fungal pathogens with the aim of boosting research and policies to combat fungal disease and antifungal resistance. To address this problem, it is essential to strengthen the capacity of laboratories and surveillance, invest in research and development of new diagnostic methods and medicines, as well as raise awareness at all levels of health care, including public health training and patient associations.
Sesión Científica
Coordinador: Jorge Alvar, Académico de Número, Real Academia Nacional de Medicina España
| Palabras de bienvenida Eduardo Díaz-Rubio, Presidente, Real Academia Nacional de Medicina España |
| La lista de patógenos fúngicos prioritarios de la OMS: Un desafío para la salud pública Ana Alastruey Izquierdo, Research Scientist, Instuto de Salud Carlos III |
| Estrategias para garantizar un diagnóstico Juan Luis Rodríguez Tudela, Vice President, Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI) |
| Micetoma: Nuevas alternativas terapéuticas para poblaciones desatendidas Fabiana Alves, NTD Leishmaniasis-Mycetoma Cluster Director, DNDi |
