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Call for nominations EDCTP prizes 2023
Every two years, EDCTP awards four prestigious international prizes to recognise the achievements of outstanding researchers and research teams from sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. A…
World NTD Day 2023: Investing to end the neglect
Neglected Infectious Diseases (NIDs, also known as Neglected Tropical Diseases) affect an estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide. NIDs are complex and often related to local…
EDCTP office closing dates
The EDCTP offices will close on 23 December 2022 and reopen on 2 January 2023 We wish you happy holidays and look forward to seeing…
Save the date: Eleventh EDCTP Forum in Paris, France from 7-10 November 2023
We are delighted to announce that from 7-10 November 2023, the Eleventh EDCTP Forum will take place, hosted in Paris, France, at the Palais des…
2022 End of Year Message from Dr Michael Makanga, EDCTP Executive Director
Dear Colleagues, Partners and Friends,
Report: EDCTP Fellowship Programme 2003–2022
Capacity development is a core EDCTP activity, complementing its support for clinical trials and product-focused implementation research. Effective capacity development requires a long-term perspective, an…
Termination of EDCTP postal box
As of 1 January 2023, EDCTP’s P.O. Box address will cease to exist. From that date, please send regular mail to EDCTP’s visiting address: …
EDCTP and ICGEB sign Memorandum of Understanding
The EDCTP Association and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place…
World AIDS Day 2022: funding to end inequality
On 1 December EDCTP joins partners to commemorate World AIDS Day 2022 under the theme “Equalize”. Inequalities in HIV/AIDS prevention and care are holding back…
Novel ganaplacide/lumefantrine-SDF combination in adults and children with malaria moves to Phase III study
Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) have announced the decision to progress ganaplacide/lumefantrine-solid dispersion formulation (SDF) into Phase III development for the treatment of…
Fifteen ‘EPI-Biostat Fellows’ start their training at the University of Cape Verde
EDCTP and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are partnering to train 150 epidemiologists and biostatisticians across Africa. This highly anticipated…
Recruitment of EPI-Biostat Fellows’ at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine completed
EDCTP and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have partnered to train 150 epidemiologists and biostatisticians across Africa. Seven of these…
EDCTP mourns the loss of Ana Lúcia Weinberg
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend Ana Lúcia Weinberg which happened on 3…
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Conakry and Rwanda join EDCTP Association
EDCTP is pleased to welcome the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Conakry and Rwanda on board as the newest member countries of the EDCTP Association.…
Fifteen “EPI-Biostat Fellows” start their Master’s training at Busitema University in Uganda
EDCTP and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are partnering to train 150 epidemiologists and biostatisticians across Africa. This highly anticipated…