Mycetoma Research Center
@MycetomaRC
WHO Collaborating Center on Mycetoma and Skin NTDs. Providing medical care, cutting-edge research, education and training to combat Mycetoma.
π Announcing the #MycetomaAmbassadors2025! π Congrats to: πΉ Dr. Fabiana Alves @DNDi πΉ Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke @DNDi Honoured for their powerful advocacy & dedication to fighting #mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease. π Read more: mycetoma.edu.sd/?p=6710 #NTDs #DNDi

MYRA joined the Global Mycetoma Working Group meeting! π Young researchers shared their work & ideas in a dedicated session for #YoungVoices in #Mycetoma research. π₯ Watch the recording here: youtu.be/vsgjXlilnnQ youtu.be/NaAl42VD8FA?siβ¦ #NTDs #GMWG #GlobalHealth #MYRA
Incredible regional webinar yesterday! β¨ @WHO_EMRO, @DNDi, & @MycetomaRC united experts to 'Unite, Act, Eliminate' mycetoma (a chronic NTD). Feat. @ProfAHFahal from @MycetomaRC & Dr @bornanyaoke from @DNDi. Plus key discussions with @WHO experts! #Mycetoma #NTDs #GlobalHealth



Extraordinary webinar yesterday! We united with @WHO_EMRO, @DNDi, & @MycetomaRC under the 'Unite, Act, Eliminate' banner for mycetoma, a chronic NTD. Clear calls to action: Integrate mycetoma into national health. Invest in sustainable solutions. Scale partnerships (WHA78.15).



π’ Training has started for the research team leading a new #Mycetoma treatment study, supported by @CoEisai Co. Ltd. π―π΅ & @DNDi π§ͺπ The study will take place in Kassala, Wad Onsa, & Khartoum. Grateful for this vital partnership! π #NTDs #GlobalHealth #Sudan #Research


π On 23 June 2025, we were honoured to welcome H.E. Dr. Mustafa, Minister of Health, to the Mycetoma Research Centre. The visit highlighted our work in research, innovation & patient care. π€ Together with @FmohSudan, we strive to advance #PublicHealth & improve outcomes.


π @ProfAHFahal met Prof. Hisham El-Ghazali (MASRI, Ain Shams Univ.) to explore collaboration opportunities. They discussed joint research, staff training & knowledge exchange β aiming to advance medical science & improve healthcare in the region. π #Research #Health

π¬ In our June session, the Mycetoma Research Club explored how nanomedicine could transform the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of #Mycetoma. ποΈ Led by Dr. Rami Ahmed πΊ Watch the session: youtu.be/44YI4mvB7dg #Nanomedicine #GlobalHealth #NTDs #MycetomaResearchClub
π The Mycetoma Research Club is back! π Join us for a special session on nanomedicine & mycetoma with Dr. Rami Ahmed. π June 17, 2025 π 14:00 GMT π Zoom π Donβt miss this dive into the future of #Mycetoma research!

πͺπ¬π€πΈπ© H.E. Lt. Gen. Eng. Imad Al-Din Mustafa Adawi, Sudanβs Ambassador in Cairo, and @ProfAHFahal visited Egyptβs National Research Centre. Discussions focused on πͺπ¬πΈπ© scientific cooperation in public health, food security, water & energy. #Science #Egypt #Sudan #Research



π Missed our session with Prof. Abdelmoniem Elmardi on how to use #AI in research? π€π Watch the full talk + Q&A here π youtu.be/rAE3QUKiKLE Learn how AI tools can transform your research workflow! #AIinResearch #AcademicTwitter #ResearchTools #HigherEd #mycetoma #NTDs
π Honored to host Prof. Ahmed Fahal for an insightful lecture on "Literature Searching & Resource Sourcing" at National University-Sudan in Cairo. A dynamic, interactive session with academics, admins & students! #NationalUniversitySudan #ResearchSkills #HigherEd #CairoEvents



Just wrapped a great session hosted by the Mycetoma Research Club on funding opportunities from πͺπΊ #HorizonEurope, led by Prof. Marmar! π‘ Insightful discussion + Q&A with the audience. π₯ Watch it here: youtu.be/YdQLVOQhbuU #ResearchFunding #EUGrants #Innovation #Mycetoma
π¨ Unlock Horizon Europe Funding! Join us for an exclusive Mycetoma Research Club session w/ Prof. Marmar A. El Siddig ππ π Apr 15 | β° 14:00 GMT / 16:00 Sudan πus06web.zoom.us/j/85313924023?β¦ #Mycetoma #ResearchFunding #HorizonEurope #GlobalHealth #AcademicOpportunities

π¨ Fighting Mycetoma in Wad Onsa! π¨ On March 24, a campaign offered free treatment & raised awareness. β 90+ patients assessed β Political & health support β Statewide prevention efforts planned β Supported by Sudanese Red Crescent & Bankir Org #MycetomaAwareness #NTDs




Professor @ProfAHFahal recently met with the @DNDi team in Nairobi to discuss groundbreaking work at the @MycetomaRC. With over 10 years of collaboration, together weβre transforming the lives of #mycetoma patients and pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation!

Prof. Elzain Karrar (Nile University) & @ProfAHFahal, director @MycetomaRC, joined Dr. Salma Said on Sudan National TV to discuss the impact of war on Sudan's healthcare. They highlighted the urgent need for policy reforms & strategic planning to rebuild & strengthen the sector.



Dr. Mustafa Elnour Bahar, consultant radiologist at the Mycetoma Research Centre, is training Ethiopian radiologists on using ultrasound for mycetoma diagnosis. This initiative boosts early detection and strengthens the country's ability to manage the disease. #Ethiopia




ππ‘ The 19th Mycetoma Research Club session was a success! Dr. Borna from @DNDi shared insights on mycetoma & neglected tropical diseases, including key findings from the first-ever clinical trial.π₯ Watch here: youtu.be/PFByR4SCU9s
Exciting news! Dr. Abdalla Othman, consultant microbiologist, joins the Mycetoma Clinic at Kassala University Hospital to train staff on diagnosing mycetoma. A pioneer in PCR for mycetoma diagnosis since the '90s, his expertise is a valuable asset to the Mycetoma Research Center!


