Faculty of Medicine Siriraj joins with DNDI to develop prevention An accessible and effective treatment for dengue fever is 5 years after the number of infected people is found. Dengue fever is up to 390 million people per year in more than 100 countries around the world.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj joins with DNDI to develop prevention An accessible and effective treatment for dengue fever is 5 years after the number of infected people is found. Dengue fever is up to 390 million people per year in more than 100 countries around the world.
Yesterday (27 Jan) Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University Signed a partnership agreement with the Drugs for Neglected Disease initiative (DNDi) to develop accessible and effective prevention and treatment. for dengue fever for a period of five years
with such agreement This made this leading Thai medical institution become the first member of the international partnership programme. led by a group of countries with endemic dengue fever By devoting to research that promotes and encourages collaboration in the discovery and delivery of new treatments for dengue.
Prof. Dr. Prasit Wattanapha, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University “While we are in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, it is important that we cannot ignore our efforts to combat other ailments that affect people’s lives,” he said. millions of people around the world
“When it comes to tropical diseases that are neglected and the number one problem in Thailand is dengue fever. Eradication of this disease is the goal of every organization. especially public health departments At Siriraj, although we have research and development of treatment. including advances in dengue vaccine But it also produces poor results.”
“This collaboration with DNDI is an important first step in working with international organizations to promote and develop Thailand’s potential as one of the trusted medical research and development sites in Thailand. Southeast Asia includes support for permanent dengue control in Thailand.” Prof. Dr. Prasit added.
Dengue fever or dengue fever, a neglected tropical disease associated with climate change. It is among the top ten threats to public health worldwide, its symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting, and body aches. Including pain in muscles, joints or bones. With the severity of such symptoms, dengue fever is known in some countries as “Bone Fever” (Breakbone fever)
for dengue, also known as Dengue haemorrhagic fever can cause shock. internal bleeding organ failure and die
- Worldwide, there are 390 million cases of dengue fever per year.
Still, although the number of infected people Dengue up to 390 million per year in more than 100 countries around the world However, there is no specific treatment for dengue fever. This is not only causing people to suffer from illness. It also affects the unbearable burden on the public health system in those areas. 70% of the global dengue burden is in Asia, where severe dengue has become a leading cause of hospitalization. hospitals and mortality among children and adults in many countries
- Tens of thousands of cases of dengue fever in Thailand per year
In Thailand, tens of thousands of cases of dengue fever are found each year. There will be a heavy epidemic every 2-3 years, as happened in 2019, when the epidemic was widespread in Southeast Asia and Thailand. With more than 131,000 cases, the latest collaboration aims to lead to the discovery of new therapies that will help treat the symptoms of dengue fever. Prevent the disease from developing into a serious type of dengue hemorrhagic fever. It will also help reduce the pressure on the public health system.
dndi A long-standing non-profit organization dedicated to international medical projects. By working with a wide range of world-class experts to ensure the equal and rapid sharing of knowledge, data and science. Including fundraising work to help as well
“We are very pleased that Thailand has joined us. It is time for us to raise the issue of effective dengue prevention and treatment that all patients can afford and access. And to accomplish this task, the most important thing is that countries with endemic dengue must take the lead.” Dr. Bernard Perkuw, Executive Director of DNDi (DNDi) Geneva and recipient of the Prince Mahidol Award say
Finding a cure is above all else. Because dengue is spreading rapidly. This is a result of climate change which is expected to not only worsen the situation of endemic dengue. We will also see the spread of the disease in areas that have not been affected by it.
- Dengue fever increased by 85%.
The incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever has increased by 85% from 1990 to 2019, with rising temperatures from climate change being predicted to accelerate the spread of the disease-causing virus. including survival rate propagation and the bites of mosquitoes that are carriers of the disease The number of people at risk of dengue fever is projected to reach 60 percent of the world’s population by 2080 due to climate change. increased travel rapid urbanization and population growth
This agreement between DNDI and Faculty of Medicine Siriraj PhyabaMahidol University This will bring about collaboration in study programs that will build on preclinical research into potential therapies. Testing the efficacy of repurposed drugs and conducting clinical trials of the most promising drug.
- Enhance clinical research
meanwhile The partnership will also bridge knowledge gaps and help facilitate the rapid completion of clinical research and approval of requirements. Including identifying the true needs of dengue fever such as diagnosis. Both partners will work together to raise funds and resources while openly sharing research knowledge through upcoming events.
DNDI is in the process of signing a similar agreement with India. and is making rapid progress in negotiating with Malaysia and Brazil to develop treatments. Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ghana to begin epidemiological studies This will help to better understand dengue fever in these areas.