From 15th to 20th June 2025 the 12th EDCTP Forum was held in Kigali, Rwanda, with over 1000 global stakeholders to discuss better health through global research partnerships.
Three representatives of R-Evolution WorldWide, coordinator of NeuroSolve project, Dr. Dario Scaramuzzi (CEO), Dr. Chiara Cupri (Project Coordinator) and Dr. Sara Greco (Project Coordinator), have been part of this important meeting driving progress in the fight against NTDs. They had the opportunity to showcase the impact of NeuroSolve research, focusing on strengthening equitable global health research partnerships. Furthermore, some preliminary results have been presented by Dr Fredy Mlowe and Dr Anthony Nyerere, two NeuroSolve PhD students (see the picture below).
Key Outcomes from the Forum:
– The European Commission and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to serving as reliable partners in efforts to improve health outcomes for the world’s most neglected populations.
– There is a renewed, continent-wide commitment in Africa to strengthening clinical research capacity.
– A total of €46 million has been allocated to support research on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the EDCTP3 funding call, fostering innovation for those in greatest need.
– The critical importance of research and innovation in addressing major public health challenges—particularly for neglected and underserved communities—was strongly reinforced.
In the picture above (from left to right): Dr Sara Greco, Dr Fredy Mlowe and Dr Chiara Cupri in front of NeuroSolve poster (on the left side)