Dr Luis Pizarro (@drluispizarro) 's Twitter Profile
Dr Luis Pizarro

@drluispizarro

Executive Director @DNDi committed to innovation for neglected populations. Scientific Advisor @PSIASciencesPo, SecGen @Sante2030. Formerly @NGOSolthis @Unitaid

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calendar_today24-07-2010 08:38:57

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The #G20Brazil Health Ministerial Meeting concluded with two major achievements: 👉 the adoption of the Declaration on #ClimateChange, Health, Equity, and #OneHealth 👉 the establishment of the Global Coalition for Local Production and Innovation Nísia Trindade Lima G20 South Africa

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🎬 Our newest short film takes us to Brazil 🇧🇷, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, and Thailand 🇹🇭 to show the devastating impact #dengue outbreaks are having across the world. 🦟🌍#beatNTDs #GlobalHealth Watch now! 👉 bit.ly/denguefilm

🎬 Our newest short film takes us to Brazil 🇧🇷, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, and Thailand 🇹🇭 to show the devastating impact #dengue outbreaks are having across the world. 🦟🌍#beatNTDs #GlobalHealth
Watch now! 👉 bit.ly/denguefilm
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It’s always an honor and pleasure to welcome Kelly Chibale from UCT, a leading voice in #GlobalHealth. We discussed science, and drug discovery and development in Africa—topics close to our hearts—and benefited from his insights to the health problems we’re trying to solve

It’s always an honor and pleasure to welcome <a href="/Kelly_Chibale/">Kelly Chibale</a> from <a href="/UCT_news/">UCT</a>, a leading voice in #GlobalHealth. We discussed science, and drug discovery and development in Africa—topics close to our hearts—and benefited from his insights to the health problems we’re trying to solve
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Congratulations Monique, for not only delivering such a powerful and insightful speech, but also for sharing your inspiring journey. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to improve the lives of neglected populations and for being part of DNDi's mission for over 20 years!

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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 Michelle Childs to The Lancet. thelancet.com/journals/lance… (freewall)

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Together with our partners, we are working to deliver safe, simple, and affordable treatments designed for #children đź’Šđź‘¶and we ensure that these life-saving medicines reach those who need them most. #WorldChildrensDay

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As we close out 2024, I’m proud to share some highlights from Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative's work this year, including progress for neglected populations facing #SleepingSickness, visceral #leishmaniasis, and #dengue. Thank you to our partners, colleagues, and friends for your invaluable contributions!

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At the #WHOAcademy launch, we hosted a panel with Unitaid on the urgent link between #ClimateChange & #health. Key focus: ✅ Climate-resilient health systems ✅ Eco-friendly “climate-smart” health products ✅ Tackling diseases like #dengue ✅ Reducing health’s carbon footprint

At the #WHOAcademy launch, we hosted a panel with <a href="/UNITAID/">Unitaid</a> on the urgent link between #ClimateChange &amp; #health.
Key focus:
âś… Climate-resilient health systems
✅ Eco-friendly “climate-smart” health products
âś… Tackling diseases like #dengue
✅ Reducing health’s carbon footprint
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Today is #WorldNTDDay! Science and innovation are our strongest tools to #EndTheNeglect and build a future without neglected tropical diseases. By investing in research and developing safer, simpler, and more effective treatments, we can bring hope to millions affected. 🔬💊

Today is #WorldNTDDay! Science and innovation are our strongest tools to #EndTheNeglect and build a future without neglected tropical diseases.

By investing in research and developing safer, simpler, and more effective treatments, we can bring hope to millions affected. 🔬💊
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Congratulations Guinea for eliminating sleeping sickness as a public health problem – fantastic news to share on #WorldNTDDay! This is a major step forward in our collective efforts to eliminate this terrible and neglected disease. 👏

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Proud to witness this historic moment at the official ceremony organized by the 🇬🇳Guinea Ministry of Health, marking the elimination of sleeping sickness in the country on World NTD Day. Bravo to the communities and all partners involved! #SleepingSickness #WorldNTDDay #beatNTDs

Proud to witness this historic moment at the official ceremony organized by the 🇬🇳Guinea Ministry of Health, marking the elimination of sleeping sickness in the country on World NTD Day. Bravo to the communities and all partners involved! #SleepingSickness #WorldNTDDay #beatNTDs
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Thrilled and honoured to announce the signing of a MoU between DNDi and the African Union! Together, we aim to advance the discovery and development of new treatments for NTDs in Africa through collaborative R&D efforts. #EndTheNeglect #beatNTDs #GlobalHealth

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"The fundamental values that underpin all of DNDi’s actions – of solidarity, collaboration and partnership, scientific integrity, and equity – are under attack."

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Importante conversacion con Emilia Aguilar en Cooperativa Ciencia sobre la situacion de la salud mundial. Hoy mas que nunca tenemos que defender los principios de solidaridad internacional, proteger la palabra cientifica y trabajar en pos del bien comun. rb.gy/86lrmm