MRC News & Events

Back on track: Resumption Anchored in Resilience

The Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC), University of Khartoum, Sudan, a WHO Collaborating Centre, has officially resumed its core activities following a suspension due to the conflict in Sudan. The war caused widespread and severe disruption…

Webinar – Impact of the Sudan conflict on vector-borne and neglected tropical diseases and pathways…

16 February 2026 07:00 – 09:30 CET - Virtual event In conjunction with World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026, we are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a webinar dedicated to the impact of the conflict in Sudan on…

Dama Project Annual Meeting

The Dama Project annual meeting was held in Cairo on November 22 and 23, 2025. Participants discussed the project's progress and shared its outcomes. Dama, which stands for Data Analytics for Mycetoma Research Center, represents a…

Discussing “Neglected Tropical Diseases” and Providing Treatment through International…

Coinciding with the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held from August 20 to 22, stakeholders from Japan and Africa working to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) gathered in Yokohama to discuss the…

Back on track: Resumption Anchored in Resilience

Webinar – Impact of the Sudan conflict on vector-borne and…

Dama Project Annual Meeting

Discussing “Neglected Tropical Diseases” and…

Mycetoma Ambassadors 2025

The Mycetoma Research Center, Scientific Committee has appointed two distinguished Ambassadors for the year 2025: Dr. Fabiana Alves NTD Leishmaniasis - Mycetoma Cluster Director Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke Head, The Mycetoma Programme, DNDi As we celebrate the remarkable contributions of the Mycetoma Ambassadors 2025, we extend our…

Mycetoma: a neglected disease affecting thousands of people

Source: WHO (Link) Mycetoma is a slow-moving but destructive infectious disease that begins in the subcutaneous tissues and can invade the skin, deep tissues, muscle and bone. Caused by more than 70 microorganisms of bacterial or fungal origin, mycetoma thrives in tropical and subtropical environments where thorn injuries are common. Left…