African sleeping sickness

Guinea Conquers Sleeping Sickness: A Story of Medical Innovation and Resilience

Guinea has eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health concern, a triumph supported by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, alongside Guinea’s National Control Program and the WHO.

Safer Treatment for Acute African Sleeping Sickness

A recently approved oral medication is a breakthrough in treating acute African sleeping sickness. With a 97% cure rate, the drug from Sanofi tested by DNDi offers easier and less toxic treatment for this deadly infection.