Published On June 14th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with administrative members: Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation, Prof. Prasert Auewarakul, and Prof. Yongyuth Yuthavong, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, welcomed the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) representatives, Dr. Bernard Pécoul and Mr. Jean-Michel Piedagnel, for a visit and discussion on the Dengue Alliance Meeting. This meeting aimed to strengthen Thailand’s commitment to combating Dengue and garner support for the dengue alliance, particularly within the region.
The Dengue Alliance is a global partnership dedicated to developing affordable and accessible treatments for dengue. Dengue, a neglected tropical disease with significant global health implications, affects over 390 million people annually across 100 countries. The alliance aims to advance pre-clinical investigations, test repurposed drug candidates, and conduct clinical trials for potential treatments. By addressing knowledge gaps, expediting research and approvals, and focusing on diagnostics, the alliance strives to make a meaningful impact in combating dengue.
