“50 down, 50 to go”. 50 countries have eliminated at least one Neglected Tropical Disease, half way to the milestone of 100 countries achieving this goal by 2030.
ISNTD d³ 2024 takes a closer look at how progress in drug discovery and diagnostics in the field of Neglected Tropical Diseases is critical is supporting this ambitious target, and shares some of the recent updates and challenges in the pipeline for drugs and diagnostics for NTDs. This series of talks will address the current gaps and collaboration opportunities across tropical diseases and diseases of poverty to accelerate drug discovery & development as well as diagnostics and surveillance opportunities.
This year, against the backdrop of 50 countries having eliminated one or more neglected tropical diseases, ISNTD d³ will shine a spotlight on the tools, progress and needs to ensure the goal of 100 countries reaching elimination by 2030 comes into reach.
Session
Spotlight on sleeping sickness: a safer treatment to accelerate elimination
Date: Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Time: 11:45-13:15 UTC
Speakers:
- Gerardo Priotto, Medical Officer, WHO
- Philippe Neau, Head of Neglected Tropical Diseases, Foundation S, the Sanofi Collective
- Wilfried Mutombo Kalonji, Head of DRC Clinical Operations, DNDi
