Women power in Patna, Bihar. It’s time to address neglected diseases through grassroots journalism and the power of community radio. Workshop organised by Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative . Dr Kavita Singh Manisha Sharma Shikha T Malik

“Bangladesh has eradicated kala azar. India is on way to eradicate this disease; the next three years are crucial for the country. Community radios can play an imp role to take the message to the community,” Dr Roshan K Topno, scientist, RMRI, Patna. Dr Kavita Singh Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative Manisha Sharma

Floods undo a lot of work done in vector-borne diseases, sometimes the work quantum lost runs into years. With their farmlands submerged, people in Bihar will have to fight both health and livelihood issues. Climate-action plans are most needed now. tinyurl.com/4smb26bu

Media friends in Bihar, come join us at RMRI for this interactive dialogue between journalists and scientists.

Thanks Aliya Bashir for highlighting lesser-known impact of climate change on #NTDs, specially #kalaazar

True festival spirit :)

An important and much needed conversation...

Congrats, looking forward to collaborating with you soon.

Varanasi is a good option, club Sarnath with it.

On #WorldNTDDay yesterday, India Gate was shining in NTD colors. Let's unite to fight against neglected diseases. #BeatNTDs

An opportunity to learn at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative DBT-THSTI symposium on #drugdiscovery. Use the QR Code to register and hear some success stories about novel treatments of #kalaazar, drug repurposing for #japaneseencephalitis, leveraging #AI to accelerate drug discovery and more.

At our visceral leishmaniasis (VL) dialogue in India, experts shared insights on current needs and the development of a new oral VL treatment for South Asia. Their experience in treating patients in public systems is crucial to advancing new VL drugs.

Yes, we still need feminism. Because gender equality is still 300 years away! Because despite the progress, women are not treated the same as men. And we will not be gaslit into believing that we are. Happy Women’s Day! 💫 #InternationalWomensDay2025

Really important topic that needs awareness not only among 'women' but men around us too.

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t's been a humbling experience while setting up this advisory committee over the past few months. This is a powerful step toward making research more inclusive, ethical, and grounded in the realities of those most affected. Grateful to be part of this shift.

📢 Journalists in South Asia: Apply for the #WithoutBordersMediaFellowship 2025 with MSF South Asia & Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative. Calling storytellers to investigate how poverty, climate change, gender, and access barriers affect health in the region.

🖋️We have signed a MoU with SerumInstituteIndia to advance the development of a new treatment for #dengue. The partnership is a key step toward addressing the urgent need for effective treatment in dengue-endemic countries. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4kFG0A1 Visterra Inc

How Serum Institute, DNDi tie-up for affordable antibody will bolster global fight against dengue Sumi Sukanya Dutta Sumi Dutta reports #ThePrintHealth theprint.in/health/how-ser…