With less than five years remaining to achieve the 2030 NTDs elimination targets—and in the context of a rapidly changing global funding landscape – it is more critical than ever to ensure that research evidence translates into actionable policy and real-world impact. The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) are organizing a webinar to explore the practical strategies for strengthening collaboration between researchers and policymakers, driving sustainable outcomes, and addressing funding challenges.
Time: 15:00-16:30 EAT
Moderator: Johnstone Kotut, Policy Engagement and Advocacy Manager, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Speakers:
- Ngozi Erondu, Technical Director, Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)
- Samuel Kariuki, Continental Lead Africa and Eastern Africa Director, DNDi
- Sultani Matendechero, Senior Deputy Director/Ag. CEO, National Quality Control Laboratories, Ministry of Health
- Charles Sandy, Senior Program Officer, African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation Programme (AMRH)
- Mamadou Diallo, Head of Policy, Engagement, and Communications, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
