Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp
@ITMantwerp
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We fuse innovative research, education, and medical services while partnering across continents - because health is for everyone. Follow us on Bluesky!
Antwerp, Belgium
Joined October 2011
RT @BelgiqueRDCongo: 1e visite en RDC 🇨🇩 de la nouvelle Directrice de l’Institut de Médecine Tropicale 🇧🇪, Prof. Özge Tunçalp. ➡️ Échanges….
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RT @BryanGual: #New| Ambassador of Cuba, @JuantonioFdez visits @ITMantwerp. He was received by its Executive Director, @otuncalp and held a….
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RT @Babizu_Mashizu: 🌍 Engaging days at @ITMantwerp!. Insightful Fishbowl Debate on older refugees & deservingness in medical humanitarianis….
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RT @ParasiteGal: The answer #Parasite Case 770 is now up: Schistosoma mekongi egg. See the great discussion by guest author, Dr. Azra Hasan….
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RT @emcatweets: 🇧🇪 🔉REMINDER FOR LATE XII #EMCA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION‼️🦟🦟.📼📩VIDEO: Sandra Gewher - EMCA President: .
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🔎📊 Did you know that #mpox cases in the DRC have almost quadrupled in 14 years? Together with @inrb_kinshasa we published a study in @TheLancet, that shows a troubling rise in cases—especially among children younger than 5 and rural populations. Urgent action is needed❗
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RT @ParasiteGal: The #Parasite case 770 is now up, donated by Idzi Potters and the @ITMantwerp - ~60 micron eggs found in a concentrated st….
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RT @labgenpath: January 2025 has been particularly dynamic for @labgenpath and @inrb_kinshasa, marking significant progress in the investig….
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RT @ParasiteGal: The answer to #Parasite Case 769 is now up: Schistosoma mansoni egg. Check out the great discussion by Dr. Azra Hasan: htt….
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RT @ParasiteGal: The answer is now up: Schistosoma mansoni egg. Check out the great discussion written by our guest author, Dr. Azra Hasan:….
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🎉 Women belong in science—at every level! Join us in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11/2 with ITM PhD alumna @lade_abeji and @SawahEngy (moderator). She’ll share her inspiring journey in research, science, and academia. Register now! 👉
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🎉 Exciting update! This one is now published in @TheLancet. Congrats to all involved! @inrb_kinshasa, @IsabelBrosius, @PlacideMbala, @LaurensLiesenb1, @FWOVlaanderen @EDCTP3 @BelgiumDGD
🚨 New insights on #mpox Clade Ib! Largest study yet reveals low mortality but highlights risks for pregnant women & children. 🤰🏿 This challenges early fears of a 'deadly variant' and offers a detailed comparison with other strains.🔗 @inrb_kinshasa
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🌍 Is a world without sleeping sickness possible? We believe so! The @EDCTP-funded StrogHAT project is taking us one step closer by bringing acoziborole—a revolutionary single-dose oral treatment—to those who need it most. This game-changer is paving the way to interrupt HAT
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RT @Pete_M_M: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 #𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 SSA: UrbanBirth Colle….
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📍 How does where you live affect your access to health care? From rural clinics stretched too thin to city hospitals bursting at the seams. How do the inequalities in space affect our lives? It’s time to close the gap. Listen to our podcast Transmission .👉
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🌤️ We're on Bluesky! New skies, same mission. Scientific progress in tropical medicine and public health! Follow us at and let's take the global health conversation to new heights! 🚀
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🌍Did you know visceral leishmaniasis claims thousands of lives each year in East Africa? In light of this World NTD Day, ITM alumnus Ermias Diro will shed light on the challenges and solutions to eliminate this disease. Reserve your spot today!👉 #EndNTDs
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⏳ Only 2 days left! The abstract submission deadline for the XII International European Mosquito Control Association (EMCA) Conference is just around the corner—22/1. 🚨 Let’s take action together - Register today and be part of the change! @emcatweets.🦟
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