Cherinet Adera

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

In order to achieve the elimination of visceral #leishmaniasis, there is a need for strong collaborations, partnerships, and commitment from the local and national governments.

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

Beautiful start to the week as we launched a 32-bed general ward in Sigor, a kitchen in Kacheliba, West Pokot 🇰🇪 & a laboratory & kitchen in Amudat 🇺🇬. These new facilities will fully support @DNDi committment to bring #leismaniasis 💊 closer to the communities that need it most

[Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke @bornanyaoke]

#LEAP20 Walking down memory lane, celebrating achievements, acknowledging the challenges and looking towards the future in controlling and eliminating #leishmaniasis #NTDs #beatNTDs

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

@bornanyaoke @MoniqueWasunna @EADirectorDNDi @matendechero @BoloSimon @LinAtieno @AderaCherinet Congratulations #LEAP20. Celebrating 20 years of facilitating clinical testing and improving access to better treatments for leishmaniasis

[Cherinet Adera @AderaCherinet]

Very pleased that @TeglaLoroupe is appointed as the race ambassador for @DNDi 20th anniversary run.
Join our cause as we run to raise awareness about #NTDs on Nov 18 in West Pokot.
Register here https://t.co/pgzdcSO4g9
#runforneglectedpatients #BeatNTDs

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

We are happy to announce Ambassador @TeglaLoroupe as the @DNDi 10KM Charity run ambassador.

Join us as we #RunforNeglectedPatients and raise awareness about #NTDs on our 20th anniversary. To participate, register here https://t.co/mytTNeb6oH #BestScienceforAll

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

It was an honour meeting Governor Hon. @SimonKachapinK & @WPCGovernment health team with my colleagues @joelletanguy, @DelaliAttipoe & outgoing E.A. Director @moniquewasunna.

We look forward to strengthening partnerships to improve the lives of neglected patients. #beatNTDs

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

DNDi is 20 years old! 🎂

We're grateful to our founding partners @fiocruz, @ICMRDELHI, @institutpasteur, @KEMRI_Kenya, @MSF, @KKMPutrajaya & @TDRnews who came together to address the gap in medical research for people living with neglected diseases. #InnovatingTogether.

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

Congratulations @njahira2004 on your swearing in at the @HivTribunal.

@DNDi is proud of you and wishes you the very best as you continue to advance access to social justice for people living with #HIV in Africa and beyond.

[Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H @MoniqueWasunna]

Great meeting with @SamKunii CEO @GHITFund and @Chikwanha_I Director Investment Strategy & Access today.

Productive discussions on collaboration & their new strategic plan. Grateful for their support that has been instrumental in bringing hope to #neglected patients. #beatNTDs

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

We're very honoured to have been awarded the 2023 @fpa #PrincessofAsturiasAwards for International Cooperation! 🏆

Watch a message from our Executive Director @DrLuisPizarro🎥

[Janet Machuka @janetmachuka_]

Globally, more than 1.7 billion people are affected by these diseases. 40% of NTDs occur in Africa and the diseases disproportionally affect women and children. Climate change exacerbates the spread of neglected diseases. #BeatNTDs @DNDi @MoniqueWasunna
https://t.co/WITeewmchW

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

"This treatment is child friendly. It reduces the number of💉, days in 🏥therefore families can engage in other economic activities," said Dr Sagaki.

@DNDi & its partners are working towards finding better treatments to completely remove the need for injectables & move to oral💊

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

We @BoloSimon @AderaCherinet @SagakiPDr @dan_kalepon @AnkundaIvan are in Amudat Uganda holding a dissemination meeting of the study results published in @CIDJournal. A shorter & less toxic treatment for people with visceral #Leishmaniasis New #HopeForLeishmaniasis #beatNTDs

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

The national HIV/VL guidelines were launched during the training.

Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is the first country to adopt the new treatment following the release of @WHO guidelines in June 2022 & a clinical trial by @DNDi, @MSF_EastAfrica and partners. https://t.co/5awV3AzwXc

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

This week, health care workers from regional health bureaus & visceral #Leishmaniasis treatment centers in Amhara, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, & Peoples' Region (SNNP) & Oromia regions in Ethiopia were trained on the new HIV-VL treatment guidelines. #HopeforLeishmaniasis

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

Ethiopia is the 1st country to adopt the new treatment for people with both visceral #leishmaniasis & #HIV! The new national Ethiopian VL-HIV guidelines were launched during a training for healthcare workers organized by @FMoHealth, @UoGondar & DNDi. https://t.co/kfx9Xk8dns

[Cherinet Adera @AderaCherinet]

Results from a study by @DNDi & partners have shown that a better, shorter combination
treatment is effective in treating visceral #leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa.
The new treatment is safer and reduces hospitalization time. #HopeForLeishmaniasis
https://t.co/3YLeLZThne

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

The @DNDi LeishAccess team is in Kampala, Uganda for a stakeholder meeting with @MinofHealthUG, @Makerere @SagakiP @dunochD @AnkundaIvan to deliberate on country strategies that will bolster access to treatments for those affected by leishmaniasis

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

Step by step. A coordinated regional approach and partnerships towards increased testing and treatment for #leishmaniasis. #ImprovedAccess #LeishAccess #NTDs #SuccessfulDay