Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke
@bornanyaoke.bsky.social
Head of Global #Mycetoma Disease Program #NTDs @dndi | Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 Women| Views are my own
Last week, experts came together in a webinar to reflect on the last 10 years of #mycetoma progress and look at future priorities to tackle this devastating disease. If you missed it, listen to the audio recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=scke...
A decade of mycetoma advocacy and research (webinar audio recording)
YouTube video by Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)
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Join me at the Implantation Mycoses Symposium on 23rd July at #Infocus2026 as we discuss quality of life in #chromoblastomycosis, new #mycetoma findings from #Paraguay and updates on #lobomycosis. Also stop by the @dndi.org booth to learn more about our work on #NTDs
🌟 Honouring Dr @bornanyaoke.bsky.social When conflict hit Sudan, she stood firm, helping relocate vital care to protect vulnerable patients. Her brave crisis leadership proves research is an instrument for justice and dignity. 🤍 mycetoma.edu.sd?p=7395 #GlobalHealth #Mycetoma #NTDs #WomenInScience
Testament to Courage, Compassion, and Scientific Excellence: An Expanded Tribute to Dr Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, Mycetoma Ambassador - Mycetoma Research Centre
🔗 The Mycetoma Research Center - Read more..
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🎙️ The world’s only Mycetoma Research Center was destroyed in the war in Sudan. On BBC's #HealthCheck podcast, @bornanyaoke.bsky.social explains what mycetoma is and why it’s so neglected. Prof Ahmed Fahal reflects on what this loss means for patients. 🎧 Listen here: bbc.com/audio/play/w...
BBC Audio | Health Check | Mycetoma’s only research centre destroyed
What happens when the world’s only research centre for a neglected disease is destroyed?
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"We are working to bridge the knowledge gap on #mycetoma through epidemiological studies in Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and India. Lack of investment, research, access to diagnosis and treatment is contributing to the neglect," said @bornanyaoke.bsky.social
Last week, we had an engaging media cafe with #science journalists from across East Africa on how to report on #ClinicalTrials. Thank you to our panelists Dr Bernhards Ogutu, Dr @bornanyaoke.bsky.social, Linet Otieno, Mercy Mumo and to Talk Africa for organizing and moderating the session.
Skin diseases can block progress toward #UHC. Strengthening primary care for skin conditions means better access for all, ensuring no one is left behind. 'There is potential for inclusion of new therapies in the @who.int essential medicines list.' says @bornanyaoke.bsky.social #NNN2025
@nikkei_business reports on #mycetoma and our work to develop a new treatment in collaboration with @Eisai_SDGs. Our Head of Mycetoma @bornanyaoke.bsky.social highlights the advantages of fosravuconazole, an antifungal treatment discovered by Eisai, compared to current treatments.🔗 shorturl.at/HoXQu
エーザイ、認知症治療薬の次は「まん延する顧みられない熱帯病」
エーザイは、顧みられない熱帯病に対する治療薬開発を目指す非営利組織（NPO）のDNDiとパートナーシップを結び、アフリカのスーダンでマイセトーマ（菌腫）の治療薬を開発中だ。現在、スーダンの規制当局に承認申請すべく準備中で、申請資料はほぼ調った。
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Grateful and Honoured 🙏🏾 African Health Excellence Awards
Truly inspiring Keynote Address at #ASTMH2024 by @dndi.bsky.social Africa Ambassador and my mentor Dr. MoniqueWasunna What is the point of making scientific discoveries if the people it will benefit do not have access to them? Decolonizing science is essential for the benefit of all #TropMed24
