Based on the human health care (hhc) concept, Eisai has positioned the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as an important area of focus and aims to achieve social good in the form of reducing health disparities.
Activities for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Call for Support of Japanese Corporate Activities and ODA in the Global Health Sector
—Letter of Request Delivered to Mr. Takamaro Fukuoka, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare—May 21, 2025
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Efforts Towards Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Malaysia
—Workshop with the Ministry of Health to Provide Mental Support to Patients—March 6, 2025
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Internal Awareness Activities for World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day for Eisai Employees
—A Day Contemplating Those Suffering from Neglected Tropical Diseases—February 10, 2025
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Initiatives Toward Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)
—Steady Advancement in the Implementation of Mass Drug Administration and LF elimination with the Efforts and Dedication of Eisai India—January 30, 2025
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Call for Increase in Japan’s ODA Spending in the Global Health Sector
—Letter of Request Delivered to Mr. Keizo Takemi, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare—July 3, 2024
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Call for Increase in Japan’s ODA Spending in the Global Health Sector
—Letter of Request Delivered to Ms. Yoko Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs—May 22, 2024
Previous Articles
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Eisai India’s Initiatives for Eliminating Lymphatic FilariasisMarch 29, 2024
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Looking Back on 10 Years Since the Commencement of Free Provision of DEC Tablets
—Eisai Staff in Charge Talks About Overcoming Challenges on the Uneven Road by Building Trust in Global Partnerships—March 27, 2024
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Scientists Discuss the Development of a New Treatment for the Elimination of MycetomaDecember 4, 2023
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Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Activities in Myanmar
—Message from a DEC Manager—November 6, 2023
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Eisai Participated in “RECYCLE TO END POLIO”, a Campaign Aiming for a Polio-Free World by Recycling PET Bottle CapsOctober 27, 2023
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Global Health India Trip ー Holding an Event for Japanese Media and Next-Generation Leaders in Global Health to Meet Patients with Lymphatic FilariasisJune 30, 2023
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Eisai CEO Haruo Naito Delivers Speech at “The Third Global Health Academy”
—Eisai's Initiatives for Value Quantification and Expectations for the Impact Market—April 27, 2023
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Calls for Continued Support from the Japanese Government to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the World
—Eisai Participated in “the Parliamentary Association for Neglected Tropical Diseases Eradication”—April 26, 2023
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CEO Haruo Naito Participated in the Second “Global Health Academy”
—Proposals for Visualization of Impacts on Social Issues and Global Health Ecosystems—March 31, 2023
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Seminar for the "Reach Out Project" - A Project to Nurture the Next Generation in Global HealthMarch 28, 2023
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World NTD Day Event Held in Japan
—"Roadmap for Achieving SDGs and Eliminating NTDs in 2030"—February 13, 2023
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Visualization of Non-Financial Capital:
Impact-Weighted Accounting of Free Provision of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) TabletsJanuary 20, 2023
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Collaborative Project with AAR Japan to Tackle Mycetoma in Sudan
—Online Trainings for Local Cooperative Organizations and Healthcare Professionals through Multi-sectoral Partnerships—December 29, 2022
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Call for Japanese Government’s Continued Support for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases
—Eisai’s Vice President Participated in a Seminar Hosted by DNDi and GHIT Fund for Japanese Parliamentarians—December 28, 2022
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Working Towards Achieving Social Good in Africa through Initiatives for Global Health
—Official Side Event of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8)—November 25, 2022
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Request to Position “Global Health” as a Major Pillar of the Next Development Cooperation Charter
—A Letter of Request was Delivered to Mr. Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Foreign Affairs—November 15, 2022
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Working Towards a Future Where Mycetoma Can Be Diagnosed and Treated―Interview With Ms. Tomomi Awamura, AAR JapanOctober 19, 2022
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CEO Haruo Naito Presented at “100% COMMITTED to End NTDs”, the 10th Anniversary Event of the London DeclarationJanuary 31, 2022
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Eisai was Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the National Department of Health of Papua New Guinea for Eisai’s Support towards COVID-19August 30, 2021
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Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Activities in Papua New Guinea
Eisai Donated Masks and Gloves for COVID-19 Countermeasures in Mass Drug AdministrationJuly 2, 2021
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Activities for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in KenyaFebruary 19, 2021
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World NTD Day ― January 30
—Light Up the World ― 65landmarks in 23 nations lit up to raise awareness of NTDs—February 15, 2021
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Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Activities in MyanmarSeptember 1, 2020
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DEC Project Managers' Efforts to Support Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination ActivitiesFebruary 13, 2020
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Official Side Event “Africa will be free from NTDs” at the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development
—Speech on Japan’s Contributions in Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases—October 15, 2019
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“Japan Mosquito Festival: Let’s Understand more about the World of Mosquitoes”
Japan's First Introductory Event of “Mosquitology”August 8, 2019
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Visit to the Clinical Site of Mycetoma Treatment Drug E1224 in SudanMarch 15, 2019
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Mycetoma: Meeting with Each and Every Person to Communicate Knowledge
Field Report from Ms. Kajino, AAR JapanMarch 15, 2019
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Inauguration Ceremony held for Establishment of JAGntd that Disseminates Contributions of Japan for NTDs to the WorldJanuary 7, 2019
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Eisai Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Sports of Myanmar for Donation of DEC TabletsNovember 12, 2018
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The 15-Year Effort to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in ThailandApril 16, 2018
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Chagas Disease INCREASING ACCESS TO ADAPTED TREATMENTS
Field Report from Dr. Ribeiro, DNDiJuly 12, 2017
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Beating 10 Diseases, Improving 1 Billion Lives Participation in 5-Year Anniversary of London Declaration EventApril 20, 2017
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Mycetoma Added to the World Health Organization's List of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)October 24, 2016
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Creating Leaflet for DEC Tablets in Local Languages for Endemic Countries
June 3, 2016
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Eisai's Involvement in New Partnership to Provide Diagnostic Kits for Lymphatic Filariasis
February 17, 2016
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DEC Project Managers' Efforts to Support Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Activities in Indonesia
February 10, 2016
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The Worldwide Spread of Schistosomiasis –“A Drop from a Hummingbird”
Field report from Prof. Hamano, NEKKEN, Nagasaki UniversityFebruary 5, 2016
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BELKAGA, the Remarkable New Beginning of the National Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Campaign in IndonesiaFebruary 5, 2016
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Working Together to Fight Filariae in Uganda
Field Report from Prof. Kimura, RIMD, Osaka UniversityJune 10, 2015
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Observing Lymphatic Filariasis Mass Drug Administration in East Lampung – IndonesiaMarch 31, 2015
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Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis and Other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2020
February 20, 2015
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A Story from Bangladesh – Lymphatic Filariasis as a Social Issue
Field report from Ms. Morioka, DNDiSeptember 30, 2014
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Episodes from the People Involved in the Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
A Story from Kiribati -“Hope”
Field Report from Prof. Ichimori, Nagasaki UniversitySeptember 30, 2014
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Efforts to Support the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis at Yarada Village in IndiaJuly 24, 2014
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Observation Report on Mass Drug Administration of DEC Tablets in BangladeshApril 24, 2014
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Sharing Personal Experiences with Patients suffering from Lymphatic Filariasis in the PhilippinesApril 24, 2014
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Eisai's Challenge of Greater Access to Medicines: Tackling Lymphatic Filariasis (video presentation)
March 27, 2014
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Eisai Begins Free Supply of DEC Tablets to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
—First Shipment Sent from Eisai's Vizag Plant, India—November 18, 2013
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Neglected Tropical Diseases: From Promises to Progress Tackling Lymphatic Filariasis in Madagascar and Beyond (video presentation)
September 2, 2013
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The First Shipment of DEC Tablets to WHO in Effort to Help Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
November 7, 2012
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London Declaration-Eisai Increases its Commitment to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
August 20, 2012
Our Activities
- Initiatives for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases