Mycetoma Research Center

20/08/2025

🌍 At , Professor Ahmed Fahal, Director of the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC), University of Khartoum, delivered a lecture on mycetoma, tracing the Centre’s journey from its establishment to its recognition as a WHO Collaborating Centre on Mycetoma.

He highlighted the Centre’s milestones in research, training, patient care, and holistic management, while outlining its vision for advancing global efforts against this neglected tropical disease.

This contribution reflects the MRC’s continued leadership in knowledge advancement, capacity building, and international collaboration on mycetoma. 💙

20/08/2025

🎙️ During a high-level panel discussion at , Professor Ahmed Fahal, Director of the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC), University of Khartoum, shared valuable insights on the challenges posed by mycetoma, its devastating impact on affected communities, and the urgent need for coordinated international action.

His contribution reaffirmed the MRC’s role as a leading centre of excellence in research, advocacy, and capacity building for this neglected tropical disease. 🌍💙

20/08/2025

At , the Mycetoma Research Center Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC), University of Khartoum, was proudly represented by Professor Ahmed Fahal, Director of the MRC, and Ms. Lubna, Research Assistant at the Centre and Master’s student at Nagasaki University.

Their participation reflects the MRC’s unwavering commitment to raising awareness of mycetoma as a neglected tropical disease and to fostering international collaboration for its control and management. 🌍✨
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06/08/2025

🌍 Exciting New Collaboration in the Fight Against Mycetoma! 🦠

The Mycetoma Research Center (MRC) at the University of Khartoum is proud to announce a groundbreaking research partnership with the College of Pharmacy at The University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa.

This strategic collaboration brings together leading researchers to tackle eumycetoma—a devastating form of mycetoma and one of the world’s most neglected tropical diseases. Together, we aim to develop innovative therapeutic strategies to improve treatment outcomes for patients affected by this complex and hard-to-treat condition.

🔬 The project is led by:

Prof. Admire Dube, Professor of Pharmaceutics at UWC

Dr. Rami Ahmed, Post-Graduate Fellow, Department of Pharmaceutics
Working in close partnership with experts at MRC.

💡 What’s New?
The collaboration will utilize advanced nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems to:
✅ Enhance the effectiveness of antifungal therapies
✅ Shorten treatment duration
✅ Minimize side effects
✅ Overcome challenges related to drug resistance

This multidisciplinary effort—merging pharmacology, nanoscience, and clinical expertise—not only aims to transform care for eumycetoma patients but also strengthens South-South research collaboration and promotes global health equity.

This is a major step forward in neglected disease research and a shared commitment to supporting communities most affected by mycetoma.

Stay tuned for more updates on this promising journey!

25/07/2025

🌟 Meet the Mycetoma Ambassadors for 2025! 🌟

The Mycetoma Research Center Scientific Committee is thrilled to announce the appointment of two remarkable leaders as Mycetoma Ambassadors 2025:

🔹 Dr. Fabiana Alves – NTD Leishmaniasis–Mycetoma Cluster Director, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)
🔹 Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke – Head, The Mycetoma Programme, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)

We celebrate their outstanding commitment, tireless advocacy, and deep passion for raising awareness about mycetoma – a devastating and often overlooked neglected tropical disease.

Through their work in public health, education, and outreach, they’ve made a real difference—helping patients, empowering communities, and inspiring change at every level. 💪🌍

Let’s honour their achievements and continue supporting efforts to end the neglect of mycetoma!

👉 Read more about their inspiring roles here:
https://mycetoma.edu.sd/?p=6710

24/07/2025

🌍 The Mycetoma Young Researchers Association (MYRA) was proud to take part in the recent Global Mycetoma Working Group (GMWG) meeting.

The session featured a series of insightful presentations where researchers showcased their latest work on mycetoma. A special segment was dedicated to "Young Voices in Mycetoma Research," providing a platform for early-career researchers to share their perspectives and innovative ideas.

📽️ You can watch the full recording through the following links: https://youtu.be/vsgjXlilnnQ https://youtu.be/NaAl42VD8FA?si=xQ-1dtFTq2wdz1-g

Join the researchers from the Mycetoma Research Centre as they share their latest findings and presentations. Learn more about their groundbreaking work in t...

17/07/2025

Following up on our amazing webinar yesterday, here are the key calls to action that emerged from the discussions with our partners, including World Health Organization (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office), Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), and Mycetoma Research Center!

This event truly embodied the spirit of 'Unite, Act, Eliminate' for , a chronic neglected tropical disease. It was so inspiring to see experts come together to push forward solutions for this global health challenge.

Here's how we can all contribute:

Member States must integrate mycetoma into national health strategies and strengthen surveillance.

Donors & Partners need to invest in sustainable solutions – from diagnostics to ensuring treatment access.

Academic Institutions & WHO Collaborating Centres should scale up partnerships, aligning with WHA78.15 on skin diseases.

Let's continue to unite, act, and eliminate mycetoma! Every step counts in making a significant difference in global health.

17/07/2025

Yesterday's regional webinar was a fantastic success, bringing together incredible partners and experts! Organized by the World Health Organization (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office), in partnership with the Mycetoma Research Center, and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi).

We heard truly insightful presentations from two leaders dedicated to fighting mycetoma, a chronic neglected tropical disease:

Professor Ahmed Fahal, Director of the Mycetomna Research Center Mycetoma Research Centre, shared MRC's invaluable experience in holistic mycetoma management, highlighting innovative approaches and major strides in improving patient quality of life, even amidst challenges.

Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, Head of the Mycetoma Programme at DNDi, discussed DNDi's crucial work, including the remarkable progress from the first double-blind clinical trial and ongoing projects that are accelerating efforts to reduce the mycetoma burden.

Stay tuned for our next post where we'll share the key takeaways and calls to action from this powerful event!

15/07/2025

📢 Meet the keynote speakers for our upcoming webinar "United Against Mycetoma", organized in collaboration with World Health Organization (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office).

We are honoured to feature:
🔹 Professor Ahmed Fahal – Director, Mycetoma Research Center
🔹 Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke – Head of the Mycetoma Programme, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)

This important webinar will spotlight innovative strategies and collaborative actions to tackle mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease affecting vulnerable communities.

📅 Date: 16/07/2025
🕒 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM Cairo (GMT+3)
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dAC5cHYz

🗓️ Save the date and stay tuned for an engaging and impactful discussion.

15/07/2025

Join Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), World Health Organization (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office) and the Mycetoma Research Center for an important webinar on mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease affecting thousands worldwide, especially in remote and underserved communities.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
🕒 Time: 2:00 -4:00 PM Cairo Time (GMT+3), 15:00 – 17:00 (EAT)
💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/3GDcL1Q

This session will highlight the burden of mycetoma, challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and promising innovations to improve patient outcomes.

Hear from leading experts and country-level voices working on the frontlines to end the neglect of this devastating disease.

15/07/2025

Comin up:

📢 United against mycetoma: innovative solutions, urgent action webinar

💡 Why: The only WHO Collaborating Centre on mycetoma—a neglected tropical disease—was severely damaged in Sudan. This centre served not only Sudan, but the world. The conflict has devastated its infrastructure, halting patient care, community outreach, and ground-breaking research.

We cannot afford to lose this expertise. Join us to learn how you can help preserve global progress.

📅 When: 16 July
⏱2:00-3:00 PM Cairo time (GMT+3)
🌐 https://who-e.zoom.us/meeting/register/jHtke_trTYWCz2sVilRPOg #/registration

12/07/2025

📢 We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar in collaboration with the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (WHO- EMRO)!

🌍 United Against Mycetoma: Innovative Solutions, Urgent Actions

🗓️ Save the date! All details will be available in the poster below 👇

Let’s come together to explore impactful solutions and drive urgent action against mycetoma.