Colleagues from the STOP2030 consortium attended last week the International Conference for Research on NTDs (InCORNTD) 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. This annual conference brought together leading voices in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including researchers, policymakers, global health organizations, and innovators. It served as a powerful platform for exchanging ideas and advancing solutions toward the goal of NTD elimination.
Key members of our consortium — including our coordinator Dr Alejandro Krolewieki and Dr Marina Gold from Mundo Sano, Dr Stella Kepha from KEMRI, and Dr Julie Jacobson from Bridges to Development— were on hand to represent STOP2030 and engage with the broader NTD community. Their presence was instrumental in sharing our progress, fostering collaborations, and driving conversations around impactful solutions for NTD control.
Our consortium was proud to participate in the Innovation Lab, where we showcased our co-formulation for the control of soil-transmitted helminths, right after the results from our phase II/III trial were published this month — a significant milestone in our journey to combat these diseases.
We shared a compelling video highlighting our journey, challenges, and milestones in developing innovative solutions for NTDs. In addition to the video, we showcased three infographics at our stand which are now downloadable on our resources page.
The Innovation Lab provided an opportunity to connect with the broader NTD community and share insights into how our co-formulation can support global health efforts. The feedback we received from attendees was both encouraging and inspiring, as it underscored the potential impact of our work in improving the lives of those affected by NTDs.
InCORNTD 2025 not only allowed us to highlight our progress but also facilitated discussions on scaling up innovation and fostering collaborations to drive forward sustainable and inclusive solutions for NTD control. As we reflect on this successful event, we are motivated more than ever to continue working toward our shared vision of a world free from NTDs.