Discussion Panel

Challenges and perspectives to address some neglected diseases

 

Coordinators:

Dr Ana Laura Carbajal De La Fuente (Argentina) – In person participation

Dr Liliana Salvá (Argentina) – Virtual participation

 

Speakers:

Dr Gabriel Parra-Henao – Instituto Nacional de Salud, Colombia.

“Addressing neglected tropical diseases. Actors involved, interface between decision-makers and academia, challenges and perspectives. The case of Colombia.”

Biochem. Sergio Meli – Ministerio de Salud Pública de San Juan – Argentina

Neglected diseases: preventions and cautions. Is it all about their impact? A brief overview of Chagas and its presence in San Juan”

Virginia Angeletti, MD – Servicio de Infectología HIGA “Gral. San Martín” La Plata – Argentina “Neglected infectious diseases: experience and challenges in the daily clinical practice”

Dr Natalia Casas – National Ministry of Health, Argentina.

“Addressing zoonotic diseases in Argentina”

Dr Ana Laura Carbajal De La Fuente CENDIE (ANLIS/Malbrán)/CONICET, Argentina

Approaching the Chagas problem from a comprehensive perspective”