On World NTD Day 2025, we celebrate the medical humanitarians fighting to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases. Their efforts bring hope to millions, offering treatment, prevention, and a path toward a healthier future. Together, we can unite, act, and eliminate NTDs for good.
Dr. Monique Wasunna, a pioneering African medical researcher, has transformed neglected disease treatment through DNDi, championing locally-led research while fighting against colonial-era medical research legacies.
Follow Dr. Norm Beatty and his team at the University of South Florida as they track down the “kissing bug” that transmits Chagas disease, an often silent neglected tropical disease now found in the U.S.
DNDi Head of Mycetoma, Dr Borna Nyaoke, appeared on Kenya’s most-watched morning programme, joining Day Break on Citizen TV for a wide-ranging half-hour conversation on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
A recently approved oral medication is a breakthrough in treating acute African sleeping sickness. With a 97% cure rate, the drug from Sanofi tested by DNDi offers easier and less toxic treatment for this deadly infection.