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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: “Innovative Partnerships to End NTDs”
    • Speaker: Prof. Osamu Kunii, CEO, GHIT Fund
  • 13:00
    International Science Collaboration
    • Title: “R&D Partnerships for the Neglected”
    • Speaker: Dr. Luis Pizarro, Executive Director, DNDi
  • 13:10
    Local Realities and Global Solidarity
    • Title: “Tackling Mycetoma from the Frontlines”
    • Speaker: Prof. Ahmed Fahal, Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum
  • 13:20
    Youth Voices for the Future
    • Title: “How Young People are Shaping 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 Science, Policy, and Action”
    • Panel: To be updated
  • 14:05
    Closing Remarks
    • Speaker: Prof. Satoshi Kaneko, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University

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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