ninainberlin.bsky.social
@ninainberlin.bsky.social
Schön zu sehen, dass viele Gäste zum Kaminabend des Deutschen Netzwerks gegen vernachlässigte Tropenkrankheiten (DNTD) gekommen sind. Menschen mit diesen Krankheiten dürfen nicht vernachlässigt werden!
January 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Today, we spotlight #FGS, an #NTD caused by a parasitic worm 🪱
In Dec, we decided to start conducting research for this disease, recognizing the urgent need for better treatment.
🔗For more info, see the full carousel here: www.instagram.com/p/DFaaKpzoRs...
#WorldNTDDay #BeatNTDs #EndTheNeglect
January 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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@msf.ca’s Nobel Peace Prize led to an exploration of not-for-profit models to develop treatments for neglected diseases – and ultimately to DNDi’s creation.

Dr Orbinski’s acceptance speech shares a message that continues to inspire and guide our mission for neglected patients.
25 years ago, Doctors Without Borders was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize.

The prize proceeds were used to establish a fund dedicated to supporting efforts against neglected diseases.

Today, we remain committed to addressing some of the world’s most neglected diseases. #IDSky #MedSky
December 10, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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A 'tropical disease' carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.
A 'tropical disease' carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.
Leishmaniasis, a disease spread by a parasite carried by sand flies, is generally considered a tropical disease. Now, thanks to climate change, new research finds it's endemic to the United States.
www.npr.org
November 1, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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Chad eliminates tropical disease targeted by WHO program - The Washington Post
Chad eliminates tropical disease targeted by WHO program
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is caused by parasites and spread through the bite of the tsetse fly.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 8, 2024 at 8:29 PM
November 19, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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Research in @BioMedCentral identifies lipids as potential biomarkers for disease progression & treatment response in chronic #Chagas disease: giving hope for better diagnostics. 🔗 parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Changes in lipid abundance are associated with disease progression and treatment response in chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection - Parasites & Vectors
Background Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a zoonosis that affects more than seven million people. Current limitations on the diagnosis of the disease hinder the prognosis...
parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com
November 19, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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Launch of the #G20 Global Coalition: 'We see it as a recognition at the highest level, that if we are to provide health solutions they have to be for the most neglected in our societies,' says @childsmichelle.bsky.social to The Lancet.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... (freewall)
Brazil-led G20 to target hunger, poverty, and inequities
The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Nov 18–19 will address global health, but uncertainty over multilateralism under a new US President looms large. John Zarocostas reports.
www.thelancet.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:31 PM