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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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
Previous Articles
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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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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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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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Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis and Other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2020
February 20, 2015
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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