The DNDi podcast

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The DNDi Podcast is our audio channel where you can hear directly from scientists, patients, and doctors sharing stories and insights about neglected diseases and partnerships in medical innovation to improve patients’ lives. A global health podcast by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative. Introduction music: Maputo Queen, by Etienne de la Sayette. Reproduced with the kind permission of the author.

Episodes

  1. Aug 11

    Ep. 4 Daisy Hernandez on Chagas disease

    Daisy Hernandez is a writer, journalist, and Associate Professor of English at Northwestern University in the United States. She is the author of the acclaimed book The Kissing Bug, a Nation's Neglect of a Deadly Disease. In our conversation, we discuss Daisy's work, Chagas disease in the U.S., and the challenges of raising awareness about the neglected disease. More information on dndi.org Contact us: media@dndi.org Introductory music: Maputo Queen by Etienne de la Sayette. Reproduced with the kind permission of the artist.

  2. Jun 18

    Ep. 3 Dr Mawatheeq Al-Yafrosi on cutaneous leishmaniasis in Yemen

    'Leishmaniasis is not only a disease of the skin but also of inequity, climate, and opportunity.’ Tune in to our in-depth conversation with Dr Mawatheeq Al-Yafrosi, a dermatology resident at Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital in Sana’a, Yemen. Many of Dr Al-Yafrosi’s patients are affected by cutaneous leishmaniasis, a neglected parasitic disease that can lead to acute social stigma, particularly for women and children. Ongoing conflict in Yemen further complicates efforts to control the disease. Many thanks to Jessica Robbins, from the Leishmaniasis Advocacy Network for connecting us with Dr Al-Yafrosi. More information on dndi.org Contact us: media@dndi.org Introductory music: Maputo Queen by Etienne de la Sayette. Reproduced with the kind permission of the artist.

  3. Mar 11

    Ep. 2 Dr Stephen Robinson on manufacturing medicines for NTDs

    'The color of a tablet seems like a trivial thing, but it is not.' Tune in to our in-depth conversation with Dr Stephen Robinson, Pharmaceutical Development Director at DNDi. Stephen oversees all Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) work for both DNDi and our sister organization GARDP. In this interview, he talks in particular about zoliflodacin, a newly registered antibiotic for gonorrhea developed by GARDP; about acoziborole, a new single-dose oral treatment for sleeping sickness developed by DNDi; and explains why CMC is a shared resource between GARDP and DNDi. More information on dndi.org Contact us: media@dndi.org Introductory music: Maputo Queen by Etienne de la Sayette. Reproduced with the kind permission of the artist.

  4. 11/24/2025

    Ep. 1 Dr Pauline Williams, Chair of DNDi Scientific Advisory Committee

    'Any organization that works in R&D has a duty to have proper governance that includes peer review.’ Tune in to our in-depth interview conversation with Dr Pauline Williams, the newly appointed chair of DNDi's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).  Dr Williams explains why SAC's scientific opinions are so important to DNDi’s work. She shares her views on non-profit medical R&D current shifts in the global health innovation ecosystem, and how organizations like DNDi can tackle future challenges.   More information on dndi.org Contact us: media@dndi.org Introductory music: Maputo Queen by Etienne de la Sayette. Reproduced with the kind permission of the artist.

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The DNDi Podcast is our audio channel where you can hear directly from scientists, patients, and doctors sharing stories and insights about neglected diseases and partnerships in medical innovation to improve patients’ lives. A global health podcast by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative. Introduction music: Maputo Queen, by Etienne de la Sayette. Reproduced with the kind permission of the author.

Information

  • Creator
    DNDi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DNDi
  • Show Website
    The DNDi podcast