In the recent forum “Dengue Jagrukta Abhiyan: Samudaik Bhagidari, Sabki Jimmewari,” organized by DNDi in collaboration with Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) in Delhi, the panel discussed the increasing spread of dengue due to climate change and advocated for comprehensive strategies to combat this escalating threat. Community members, prominent government officials, and other partners attended and immensely contributed to the workshop.

On 24 May 2024, DNDi and the Embassy of Switzerland in India co-hosted a dialogue at the Swiss Residence in New Delhi. The evening was dedicated to discussing innovative partnership models for research into Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Bringing together experts and key stakeholders, including government and pharmaceutical bodies. The speakers aimed to address the unique challenges posed by NTDs through collaborative approaches.

In combating neglected diseases like dengue, in countries like India where the disease burden remains significant, community engagement plays a key role. Recognizing this, the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) India Foundation, in collaboration with King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, organized a workshop titled ‘Dengue Jagrukta Karyashala: Samuhik Bhagidari, Sabki Jimmewari’ on 29 April 2024, in Lucknow.

To better understand how the emerging AI technology is being used in drug discovery, DNDi India Foundation and Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) collaborated to host a webinar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery Discovery: A Snapshot of Current Use and Prospects…

As dengue season approached in India, DNDi India Foundation partnered with the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Gorakhpur to organize a workshop titled ‘Dengue Jagrukta Karyashala: Samuhik Bhagidari, Sabki Jimmewari’ on 28 March 2024 in Gorakhpur – bringing together front-line health workers, medical fraternity and community representatives.

DNDi India Foundation was thrilled to present its open science drug discovery project at a recent conference on next-gen therapeutics at The Nirma Institute of Pharmacy International Conference -NIPiCON 2024 in Ahmedabad on February 7th to 9th, 2024. with our partners IIT-Gandhinagar. Richa Minhas, representing DNDi India Foundation, showcased a poster detailing DNDi’s innovative initiative, the Open Synthesis Network (OSN).

At the annual National CSR Summit hosted by CII titled ‘Changing Contours of CSR in India: Visioning for next decade’ DNDi India Foundation had the opportunity to join as a special invitee alongside influential voices from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and donor leaders. These included Godrej, Tata Steel, Arvind and others- all aligned to the vision of contributing to the growth of youth in India. 

The Transitional Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology , Government of India, , has today joined forces with a not-for-profit research organization developing new treatments for neglected patients, DNDi Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative India Foundation, in a collaboration that aims to develop a safe, affordable and effective treatment for dengue, within five years.

On the eve of International Clinical Trials Day, which is celebrated every year on May 20, we joined forces with CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), the country’s leading drug discovery institute, to conduct a symposium titled, “Patient Engagement: Benchmark in Clinical Trials.”

WHO India and the National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control Program asked the DNDi Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative India Foundation to provide a training with other trainers for health care professionals in Jharkhand. Medical officers, ANMs, laboratory technicians, and other professionals were among the 197 people who received training as part of this initiative.

On July 30 and 31, 2019, the DNDi Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative India Foundation organised an expert consultation in New Delhi on the elimination targets and milestones for the Kala Azar Elimination Road Map from 2021 to 2030 in Southeast Asia. This consultation was attended by around 30 national and international specialists.

DNDi Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative India Foundation in collaboration with Chapra District Hospital organised a training for ASHA workers in Chapra district hospital on 24 January in 2017.

DNDi Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative India Foundation in collaboration with Chapra District Hospital organised a training for ASHA workers in Chapra district hospital on 24 January in 2017.This training is being conducted to increase awareness among ASHA workers on Kala Azar as Government of India has set the Kala Azar elimination target in 2017 and the role of ASHA workers is crucial in achieving this target.