Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative 165d ago

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (a form of American tegumentary leishmaniasis) is transmitted by sandflies and affects many villages in northern Brazil, including the state of Amapá. The disease can cause skin lesions that may worsen if not treated quickly. To raise awareness of this disease among affected Indigenous communities in these regions, we have developed this animation together with the Amapá and Northern Pará Special Indigenous Health District (DSEI AMP), the Indigenous District Health Council (CONDISI), and partner Brazilian Indigenous organizations. Understanding how the disease is transmitted and how to prevent it is essential to help reduce new cases. The video aims to inform Indigenous peoples from different ethnic groups, including the Apalaí, Galibi Kalinã, Galibi Marworno, Palikur, Wajãpi, Karipuna, Tiriyó, and Kaxuyana. Narrated versions are being recorded in local languages to make sure the message is clear and accessible. At DNDi, we work together with partners to improve existing treatments for leishmaniasis and develop safer, more effective and affordable options. ---------- The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an international non-profit developing safe, effective, and affordable treatments for the most neglected patients. https://dndi.org