IRD - Projects
IRD leads and supports numerous research projects focused on strengthening epidemiological surveillance, improving control strategies, and developing public health interventions, particularly in countries of the Global South. These initiatives specifically target neglected tropical diseases such as onchocerciasis, leveraging innovative approaches to optimize disease monitoring, treatment effectiveness, and health policy development. Through active involvement in national and international programs, IRD contributes to the reinforcement of health systems and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Its expertise in collaborative research enables the development of concrete solutions to major global health challenges.
Test and treat for onchocerciasis
Test and Treat project « Rapid identification of high levels of Loa loa microfilaremia: a “test and treat” strategy for mass drug administration », 2012-2018, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This strategy opens up for onchocerciasis elimination in areas co-endemic with loiasis.
DOLF
DOLF « Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis », funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We evaluated a strategy (6-monthly mass drug administration with albendazole) that opens up for lymphatic filariasis elimination in areas co-endemic with loiasis.
STOP-Filar
“Seeking Therapeutic Options to Prevent Filarial infections and post-Ivermectin Loa-related Adverse Reactions”, funded by the French National Agency for Research. We are conducting different clinical trials targetting Loa loa microfilaremia.
Main contact person
Based in France, the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) is a public institution dedicated to scientific research, training, and innovation, aiming to contribute to the social, economic, and cultural development of countries in the Global South. IRD stands out for its unique model of equitable scientific partnerships and interdisciplinary, citizen-focused research committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Mr. Sébastien Pion, Research Officer of IRD, serves as the principal contact for the EMINENCE project, overseeing the institute’s scientific contributions and strategic engagement within the consortium.
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The EMINENCE project is dedicated to eliminating onchocerciasis in Africa through innovative clinical research and the evaluation of moxidectin to enhance disease control and accelerate eradication efforts.
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