🎉Celebrating 20 years EDCTP was established on this date 20 years ago. We invited representatives of our member countries, current and former members of our advisory bodies, and other partners to share their views on the EDCTP programme⤵️ vimeo.com/edctp/edctp20years

This week, our Africa Office welcomed Dr Kasia Jurczak from European Commission DG RTD and Dr Michael Makanga from @EDCTP3 to learn more about the achievements of the EDCTP programmes and the Africa Office’s contribution to supporting research projects.

📢 Call for research proposals! ISIDORe II invites proposals for Andes virus and related hantavirus research, offering eligible researchers free-of-charge access to specialised research infrastructure and services. 📅 Deadline: 11 Dec 2026 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/7lrS510074Q

The LATA trial in 4 African countries found that HIV injections every 8 weeks achieved higher viral suppression rates than daily oral treatment among adolescents living with HIV. Funded by EDCTP2, @Sida @The_MRC @JNJInnovation 🔗Read: ow.ly/S2tQ50ZYRAk #HIVResearch

📢 Applications are open for the IDM-AFRICA Fellowship in Infectious Disease Modelling! 🔹 2 positions at IDI/ACE-Uganda (For English-speaking candidates) 🔹 1 at ACE-Mali/USTTB (For French-speaking candidates) 📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 EAT Apply: ow.ly/NmNq50ZXcrN

The AFRITRAC project received a €1.3M @EDCTP3 grant to boost infectious disease modelling in sub-Saharan Africa. 28 fellows, 14 partners, 8 countries—building Africa-led capacity in data, AI and outbreak prediction. 🔗Read more tinyurl.com/3b3ppwx2

On #WorldTBDay, the EDCTP Association highlights how African-led science is driving real progress — from faster diagnostics to better treatments and vaccines. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Skhz50YxXrr

🇲🇬 Madagascar joins the EDCTP Association! As a member, the country becomes eligible for funding from the @EDCTP3 and can actively help shape the programme’s strategic direction. 🔗 Read more ow.ly/gOeO50YuNKg

🇨🇭 Switzerland Switzerland is now a full member of the EDCTP Association — increasing our membership to 16 participating European countries and further strengthening global health research collaboration. 🔗 Read more: edctp.org/news/switzerland-j…

📣 Happening tomorrow Join our online information session on the new @EDCTP3 CSA calls and learn how consortia can work with the EDCTP Association as proposal coordinator. 🗓 25 February 2026 | 14:00–16:00 (CET) 🔗 ow.ly/AEze50YkWKn We look forward to welcoming you!

🌍🇹🇬 Togo joins the EDCTP Association! Approved on 3 Feb 2026, #Togo becomes the 32nd participating African country and is now eligible for funding under the @EDCTP3 programme. A strong step forward for regional collaboration in health research.

New study of publications acknowledging #EDCTP2 funding (2014–23) shows EU–Africa research can be equitable: ➡️ 86% include African authors ➡️ 71% African lead authors ➡️ Strong focus on access, equity & local needs 🔗 Read the full article: ow.ly/5pr450XSlku

🚀 A milestone in #malaria treatment! The KALUMA trial confirms the safety & efficacy of GanLum — the first potential advance in over 25 years. A testament to global collaboration, sustained investment, and African scientific leadership. Read more 👉 ow.ly/2OFj50XqWbX

🌍 Turning research into real-world impact! 🌍 Join the launch of the Research into Policy Toolkit — a free resource by EDCTP & @info_TGHN to help bridge the gap between research and policy. 🗓 13 Nov 2025 | 13:00–14:30 UTC 👉 Register: ow.ly/99S750XpY8B

Last week, an EDCTP Association team visited the UCT Lung Institute for a monitoring visit of the XACT-19 project, which is exploring rapid screening of digital X-rays to improve #TB detection. Strong collaboration and great progress in advancing #TBresearch in Africa! 🌍🔬

🚀 Our September 2025 Update is here! 🌍 Burundi joins EDCTP (now 31 African members) 🌐 New global call (GRIPP) for clinical trial readiness – apply by 14 Nov 🔬 Achievements in the fight against #TB & #malaria 👉 Full issue: ow.ly/3rIc50X4VtB

📢 Burundi joins the EDCTP Association, becoming the 31st African Member Country. Membership makes Burundi eligible for funding under the Global Health EDCTP3 programme and allows it to contribute to the programme’s strategic direction. 🔗 Read more ow.ly/JykW50X3s77

🚀 EMA grants orphan designation to AlpE for drug-resistant TB A novel combo of ethionamide + alpibectir shows promise in tackling one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. 💡 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/2KAZ50WXtMV

📢 Don’t miss the AVAREF September 2025 webinar! 🗓️ 11 Sept | 13:00–14:30 UTC 🎙️ Dr Tarek Salem 💡 Topic: Adaptive Clinical Trials Designs – Challenges, Uncertainties & Opportunities 👉 Register: ow.ly/6Oj150WSVCC #ClinicalTrials #GlobalHealth #AVAREF

🚨 New in Nature Communications! The EDCTP2-funded CAPRISA 012B trial shows 💉 hyaluronidase boosts subcutaneous delivery of bNAbs, matching IV levels. A step toward long-acting, scalable #HIVprevention for women in Africa. 🌍 🔗 ow.ly/JfoT50WRaAe