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Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde | Institute of Tropical Medicine

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Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde | Institute of Tropical Medicine

We fuse innovative research, education, and medical services while partnering across continents - because health is for everyone.

The Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium (ITM) is one of the world's leading institutes for training, research and service provision in tropical medicine and health care in developing countries. ITM houses three scientific departments, a specialised outpatient clinic and various support services, and employs over 450 staff. The institute draws its core funding from the Flemish Minist

ries of Education and Science, and the Federal Ministries of Development Cooperation, Public Health and Social Affairs, international project financing and own income. ITM works with many scientific institutions, governments and organisations all over the world for a long-lasting improvement of health care and disease control in developing countries.

29/04/2026

Ever seen what HIV looks like up close? As in, really close? 🔎 Take a look at this 3D model of an HIV cell.

For decades, we have been tackling HIV from every angle, and breaking taboos while we're at it. Our three departments each bring a piece of the puzzle: 🧩 from prevention and stigma reduction (public health), to testing, holistic care and counselling (clinical sciences), to the science behind better treatments and prevention (biomedical sciences).

The U=U message is as powerful as it is simple: when HIV medication is used correctly, the virus becomes undetectable and is therefore no longer sexually transmissible. In short: Undetectable = Untransmittable. A crucial message, because stigma, unfortunately, is still very much detectable for people living with HIV.

The HIV model currently shines at GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum's new exhibition, Borders.
Antwerp Diner

28/04/2026

💉 Jab, another jab, and another one! 48 617 in 2024 to be exact.

We take protecting travellers against all kinds of diseases very seriously. That's why we always recommend checking if you're up to date with your vaccinations, for both travel-related and standard ones. Did you know that there are even recommended vaccines for countries nearer by such as Morocco? 🧳Be sure to check out our advice at http://www.wanda.be and dodge any preventable diseases.

But which diseases do we typically vaccinate against the most? 🤔 Swipe to find out!

24/04/2026

🚨 Tomorrow, we highlight malaria prevention and control.

While progress has been made, malaria cases are rising again globally. This reminds us that the fight against this mosquito-borne disease remains urgent and complex.

Behind every breakthrough, dedicated individuals work across continents to turn science into impact. 🔬 The Malaria Molecular Surveillance Network brings together partners from Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa who are advancing shared methods and co-created solutions.

These researchers are united by a common purpose: improving how we detect, understand, and respond to malaria. We asked them a question: how do you fight malaria?

Spoiler: their answers alluded to teamwork, because progress in global health doesn’t happen in isolation. 🤝

21/04/2026

ようこそ, or in other words, welcome! 🎌

Yesterday, we were honoured to host Ambassador Takeshi Osuga and the Embassy of Japan at our institute. We shared our work in tropical medicine research, education and clinical services, and explored how we can deepen our collaboration even further. 🔬

🤝 Our institute already works alongside Nagasaki University and JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency building shared capacity across global health and laying a strong foundation for future partnerships.

The conversations left us inspired and optimistic about the possible joint projects ahead! ✨

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

17/04/2026

LGBTQIA+ discrimination, HIV care and stigma? 🗣️ Let's talk about it!

On occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) we're organising an event that's all about raising awareness, fostering inclusion, and combating HIV stigma in healthcare and education. With personal testimonies, expert insights and practical tools to inspire reflection and action, we guarantee you an insightful afternoon. What you should know:

📌 Aula Janssens, Campus Rochus
📅 Tuesday 5 May 2026
🕜 13h30 - 16h00
👤 Everyone can join for free

Let's create a safe(r) space where dialogue, respect and openness are central. 🌈 We hope to see you!

Find out more via https://tinyurl.com/4r96d3x8 (registration required)

KdG - Karel de Grote Hogeschool / Sensoa

09/04/2026

🌼 How students liked to spend their time on a warm spring day in 1988? By soaking up the sun and some study material in the garden of course! Which means nothing really changed in that regard.

It's the perfect place to look for a four-leaf clover to help you with an upcoming exam or defence. 🍀 Have you stopped by yet?

08/04/2026

💬 Stel je voor: je land krijgt opnieuw toegang tot levensreddende medicatie, maar enkel als je grondstoffen en medische data afstaat aan de VS.

Dat is de realiteit waarmee 27 Afrikaanse landen vandaag worden geconfronteerd. Onze jurist Gorik Ooms legt in VRT NWS uit waarom deze 'zorgdeals' van Trump diep problematisch zijn.
🔗 https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/04/06/deal-trump-afrika-mineralen-en-data-hulp-en-geld/

01/04/2026

Cute or creepy? Meet the parasite living inside pythons.

This is Armillifer armillatus, a parasite found in western and central Africa, where it infests large snakes, such as pythons, as its final hossst. 🐍

Adults can reach a length of about 10 cm with a worm-like body and distinctive rings called annulations. Their tiny mouth is flanked by a pair of hooks on either side, which they use to clamp onto a host.

But snakes aren't the only ones at risk. Humans can become infected by consuming undercooked infected snake meat or by accidentally ingesting eggs released with the snake's f***s. Luckily, these cases aren't fatal. 🥩

🍽️ Bon appétit?

Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites

31/03/2026

🌍 What happens when pathogens, people and policies are all on the move? That's the question at the heart of the 66th ITM Colloquium in Addis Ababa. Co-organised with Armauer Hansen Research Institute, we're calling for abstracts across six thematic sessions. Submit your work and bring your findings to Addis. 🔗 https://www.colloq2026.be/

27/03/2026

March was the month of short courses ending, exciting events and alumni befriending.🌱 Swipe and find out what we were up to!

1) Colleagues at our DRC office brought out their inner artist to support women in science for International Women's Day. ‍🎨 Picasso who?

2) Mooh! 🐄 Colleagues flew to South Africa for the MSc in Global One Health programme where they visited a dip tank: an insecticide-filled pool that cows jump into to remove ticks. A visit to Hluvukani Animal Clinic followed.

3) At the 'On The Way To Care' job and internship fair we successfully promoted our work to students, but also home care providers, residential care homes, and similar organisations. 🤝

4) Students completed the short course Sexual & Reproductive Health and HIV, covering topics such as maternal and newborn health, HIV/STIs, gender analysis, family planning, and sexual education. 🤱🏾 Congrats!

5) We attended the screening for Spillover: a docu on viruses, outbreaks and pandemics. Several ITM experts contributed, and some parts were even filmed at ITM! 🎥

6) Students learned to analyze health data using key statistical methods for better research understanding during the Multivariable Analysis short course. 📊 Hats off!

7) Executive Director Özge Tunçalp hosted a lively alumni meet-up in Maputo! ✨ Alumni reconnected, met ITM’s new leadership, and celebrated strong ties with Mozambican partners.

8) This month, our sportiest colleagues were able to get their bike checked and repaired for the upcoming season. 🚲

9) ITM alumni connected with peers and shared their work in Nigeria and abroad at an alumni gathering in Abuja, hosted by Belgium’s Ambassador Pieter Leenknegt. 🌍 We're proud!

10) Prof. Grace Ku and her students brought the short course on non-communicable diseases to a tasty end. 🍽️ They learned to assess, analyze, and develop strategies to prevent and control NCDs.

24/03/2026

🌍 Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. And yet, it's curable.

At ITM, we have a long-standing commitment to combating TB. One milestone we are especially proud of? The shorter combination treatment for drug-resistant TB, a real game changer for patients.

But science alone isn't enough.

Recently, DGD director Heidy Rombouts visited our partners at LRM in Benin. These collaborations matter, because fighting TB isn't something any country or institute can do alone. 🦠

At the same time, closer to home, new challenges are emerging. Earlier this year, an increase in the minimum patient contribution for medicines means TB treatment can now cost between 50 and 60 euros. For many patients, who are often already in vulnerable situations, that is not a small amount. And when treatment is interrupted, the consequences go beyond the individual.

TB is preventable and treatable. But only if people can access care, and stick with it.

👉 More on our partnership in Benin (FR): https://tinyurl.com/3apbbm8d
👉 Read the full article in de Morgen (NL) with our infectious disease expert Bouke De Jong: https://tinyurl.com/y9ue73m9
👉 TB explained for children by Bouke in the podcast Wetenschapje (NL): https://tinyurl.com/53zas8xy

20/03/2026

🚀 Talk about making a grande debut!

This week, we proudly launched the book 'Institute of Tropical Medicine: From Specialist School to World-Class Institution', authored by our colleague Ludwig Apers. It recounts our long history and the transformation of our school of tropical medicine into an internationally renowned global institution.

We kicked off with a warm welcome by our executive director, after which Ludwig shared his behind-the-scenes journey of creating the book and revealed some exclusive details. This was followed by an engaging panel discussion reflecting on our past and exploring our future.💡

The event concluded with a serenade by our choir and a reception at Karibu. Attendees had the chance to pick up their favourite ITM merch and, of course, the book itself! 📖

Missed out? No worries, get your copy via https://tinyurl.com/2kjnx8vz (available in English and Dutch)

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