The University of La Laguna (ULL) will celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day tomorrow with a session of its debates.

The University of La Laguna will hold a new session of its ULL Debates series tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30th, which, on this occasion, will focus on the research on neglected tropical diseases, Taking advantage of the fact that, precisely on that date, the World Day of Remembrance of these pathologies promoted by the World Health Organization. The session will focus particularly on the work being carried out on this issue by the Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands of the academic institution, and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Graduation Hall of the Faculty of Pharmacy.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of twenty conditions that are prevalent primarily in tropical areas, where they affect more than one billion people living in impoverished communities. They are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins, and their health, social, and economic consequences are devastating. Their epidemiology is complex and often linked to environmental conditions. Many are vector-borne, have animal reservoirs, and are associated with complex life cycles. All of these factors make their control a public health challenge.

ULL Debates is an initiative coordinated by the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, which, in this edition, is organized by the Biomedical Research Network Center for Infectious Diseases (CIBERINFEC) and the Canary Foundation for the Control of Tropical Diseases (FUNCSETIn addition, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Biomedical Research Network Consortium for Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), the Tenerife Island Council, the Government of the Canary Islands, and the Ministry of Health are collaborating.

This event brings together speakers specializing in these subjects, from universities such as those of Valencia, Granada, and La Laguna, affiliated with CIBERINFEC and CIBERESP, as well as the Carlos III Health Institute and the WHO. All those who attend are welcome to participate. Register for free Those who participate in this forum and attend the 100% class hours will receive a certificate of attendance and, if they pass the proposed evaluation, a certificate of attendance and achievement.

Program

The presentations will take place from 9:30 am onwards, continuing until the final debate.

• “Generalities on Neglected Tropical Diseases”. José E. Piñero Barroso (University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands of the University of La Laguna and CIBERINFEC).
• “The road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030”Santiago Mas-Coma. (Expert Member of the World Health Organization (WHO/OMS), University of Valencia, CIBERINFEC).
• “Chagas Disease”. Mª Dolores Bargues (University of Valencia and CIBERINFEC).
• “Invasive mosquitoes and transmission of neglected diseases”. Josué Martínez de la Puente (University of Granada and CIBERESP).
• “Vectorial competence of vectors transmitting neglected tropical diseases”. Rafael Gutiérrez López (Carlos III Health Institute).
• “Fascioliasis and Schistosomiasis”. Santiago Mas-Coma.
• Final Debate: “Neglected Tropical Diseases”. Moderated by Verónica Pavés Lorenzo (El Día Newspaper).
• Jacob Lorenzo Morales (University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands of the University of La Laguna and CIBERINFEC).