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Core Message

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a serious public health challenge, particularly in African countries. Overcoming these diseases requires not only advances in medicine and science but also comprehensive and sustainable approaches rooted in local needs.

This event aims to bring together a wide range of stakeholders—including academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, policymakers, and the younger generation—to promote co-creation with Africa through cross-sector and intergenerational collaboration.

Experts and practitioners from Japan and abroad will share practical case studies and engage in discussions on current challenges and future perspectives related to NTDs.

Within the international framework of TICAD9, this event will serve as an opportunity to reaffirm Japan’s role and approach to international cooperation, opening the door to new partnerships in the fight against NTDs.

Objectives

  1. To clarify Japan’s international contributions to tackling NTDs in Africa
  2. To present a model for advancing global health that engages the younger generation
  3. To strengthen frameworks for public-private collaboration, leveraging the opportunity of TICAD9
  4. To promote networking among speakers and participants and lay the groundwork for future collaboration

TICAD9 Side Event Overview

  • Date：August 20, 2025
  • Time：From 12:40 – 14:10 (Japanese time)
  • Place：PACIFICO YOKOHAMA Hall D
  • Language：English（英語→日本語の同時通訳 有）
  • Concept Note：Below
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Program

Timeline
  • 12:40
    Opening Remarks
    • Speaker: Hon. Ayano Kunimitsu, Member of the House of Representatives, Secretary-General of the Parliamentary League for NTDs
  • 12:45
    Introduction & Objectives
    • Moderator (Nagasaki University): Brief on the thematic focus and significance of the session
  • 12:50
    Keynote Address
    • Title: “Driving Open Innovation to End Neglected Diseases: Japan and Africa in Global Health Solidarity”
    • Speaker: Dr. Osamu Kunii, CEO, GHIT Fund
  • 13:00
    International Science Collaboration
    • Title: “From Vision to Access: DNDi’s Role in Transforming R&D for Neglected Tropical Diseases”
    • Speaker: Dr. Luis Pizarro, Executive Director, DNDi
    • Title: “Sleeping sickness: Delivering breakthrough treatments for sustained elimination”
    • Speaker: Dr. Wilfried Mutombo Kalonji, Head of DRC Clinical Operations, DNDi
  • 13:10
    Local Realities and Global Solidarity
    • Title: “From the Frontlines – Sudan’s Fight Against Mycetoma”
    • Speaker: Prof. Ahmed Fahal, Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum
  • 13:20
    Youth Voices for the Future
    • Title: “Youth in Action – Youth-Driven Initiatives to Shape the NTDs Agenda”
    • Speakers: Mr. Yuya Kondo, Board Member, NTDs Youth Organization
  • 13:30
    Follow-up Session
    • Title: “From the Nagasaki Outcome Statement to TICAD9: What’s Next?”
    • Note: Summary of the G7 Nagasaki NTDs Side Event Outcomes
  • 13:45
    Panel Dialogue & Q&A
    • Title: “Bridging Innovation, Policy, Youth and Action to end Neglected Tropical Diseases”
    • Moderator: Prof. Satoshi Kaneko, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University
  • 14:05
    Closing Remarks
    • Speaker: Dr. Sachiko Nakagawa, Standing Director, JPMA

    Event MC:
    Ms. Chiharu Shigetomi, NTDs Youth Organization

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are currently seeking sponsors for this Thematic Event.
To apply for sponsorship, please download the file below and follow the instructions provided.

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