DNDi Executive Director committed to innovation for neglected populations. Scientific Advisor at PSIA Sciences Po & Member of Santé Mondiale 2030. Formerly Solthis, Unitaidhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3m7aeganrd22q@dndi.org held its Board meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week, recognizing Malaysia’s leadership in global health. As a founding partner, Malaysia shows how strong partnerships deliver impact. We look forward to deepening collaboration to advance access to treatments for communities who need them most.05 Dec 2025 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7aeganrd22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3m6hrgl2szk2d👋We welcome Sanjay Sarin as Asia Continental Lead Asia & South Asia Director. A global health leader with 20+ years’ experience, he brings deep expertise in strategy, partnerships, and access, and will help strengthen our work across Asia and expand patient-centred innovation in the region.25 Nov 2025 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hrgl2szk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lqrcuu7uhk2kThe #PandemicAgreement adopted at #WHA78 includes a commitment from governments to attach concrete #access conditions to public funding for research. With this, governments can ensure that health tools generated thanks to public resources are accessible to everyone. https://elpais.com/planeta-futuro/2025-06-03/el-acuerdo-sobre-pandemias-es-nuestra-oportunidad-de-priorizar-a-las-personas.html04 Jun 2025 07:47 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrcuu7uhk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lpmclhqok22lProductive meeting with Mario Moreira on the sidelines of #WHA78. Fiocruz's commitment to continue playing, as a DNDi founding partner, an active role on DNDi's Board is inspiring. We look forward to working together to strengthening global and regional R&D and production networks and capacities.20 May 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmclhqok22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lnn6x4vkgk2zI am honoured and deeply moved by this recognition. Grateful to the Government of Japan and the Prize Committee for helping bring attention to the millions still facing neglected diseases. This Prize belongs to every partner, patient, donor, and colleague working for change. 🙏 [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Apr 2025 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnn6x4vkgk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lmzi26nacs2sMerci à Anne Baecher et à la RTS pour l'invitation à parler aujourd'hui dans l'émission CQFD du lancement d'un essai clinique au Malawi et en Tanzanie sur la méningite cryptococcique, afin d'obtenir un traitement plus simple que les patients puissent prendre eux-mêmes. https://www.rts.ch/audio-podcast/2025/audio/un-nouveau-traitement-contre-la-meningite-a-cryptocoque-en-phase-d-essai-28857387.html17 Apr 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzi26nacs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lmzhl25h7s2lHonoured to have participated in the World Local Production Forum #WLPF2025 focusing on equitable healthcare through local production. Great panel with global experts which highlighted the need for strong, local, end-to-end R&D and South-South collaborations to promote locally relevant treatments.17 Apr 2025 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzhl25h7s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lly3sh4ao226Excellent papier du Monde sur l'élimination de la maladie du sommeil par la Guinée. Un succès historique qui montre ce dont sont capables les acteurs de la communauté internationale quand ils travaillent ensemble. Merci à @droucaute.bsky.social pour ce coup de projecteur sur les patients négligés.04 Apr 2025 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lly3sh4ao226https://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3llqzomdi6k2qLast week, we gathered to pay tribute to the late Yves Champey, who played a pivotal role in founding @dndi.org two decades ago. He initiated our first partnerships, pioneered our alternative patient needs-driven R&D model, and helped shape DNDi into the organization it is today. rb.gy/y2l3p101 Apr 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqzomdi6k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3limglukzjs2cImportante conversacion con @mila_aguilar @cooperativacien 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 colectivamente en pos del bien comun. rb.gy/86lrmm https://rb.gy/86lrmm20 Feb 2025 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3limglukzjs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3li2xrpdbfc2b"The fundamental values that underpin all of DNDi’s actions – of solidarity, collaboration and partnership, scientific integrity, and equity – are under attack." [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Feb 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2xrpdbfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lhtf5vglgs2gThrilled 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Feb 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtf5vglgs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lh25hyrwhs2nProud 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 #beatNTDs31 Jan 2025 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh25hyrwhs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3lgxcc57n7k2aCongratulations Guinea for eliminating #SleepingSickness as a public health problem! This is a major step forward in our collective efforts to eliminate this terrible and neglected disease. 👏 Watch DNDi’s short film on the collaborative efforts that led to the elimination ⤵️ #WorldNTDDay [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jan 2025 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxcc57n7k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drluispizarro.bsky.social/post/3ldlnubvous2zAs we close out 2024, I’m proud to share some highlights from @dndi.org'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! [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Dec 2024 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:govwfs2pagoca4j7pd2fdvhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldlnubvous2z