Projects in Papua
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Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome Biomolecular Predictive Test, Papua and Nepal, 2019-2025
Leprosy is treated with a combination of three drugs: dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine. People with dapsone allergy develop what is called dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS). DHS is associated with skin disorders and organ failure, leading to the death of about 10% of DHS patients. The highest prevalence is found in east Asia. Earlier studies found a genetic mutation associated with a greatly increased risk of DHS. This study is investigating the use of a screening test which can determine whether someone has this genetic mutation. Leprosy patients who test positive will not be given dapsone, which will reduce the number of DHS cases. The Turing Foundation is contributing € 76,661 towards this project by the Microbiology Department, Institute of Health Research and Development, Papua. The Leprosy Research Initiative is contributing an equal sum. See also:  Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome Biomolecular Predictive Test, Papua and Nepal |
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Asmat Coastal Wetland, Papua, Indonesië, 2015-2018
Coastal Wetland Asmat, Papua, Indonesia, 2015-2018 WWF Netherlands is part of the WWF, the world's largest and most well-known nature conservation organisation, operating in over 100 countries from offices in 60 countries, including Indonesia. This project aims to protect and encourage the sustainable use of mangrove forests along the south western coast of Asmat and Mimika districts in Papua, Indonesia. The government and local people particularly lack the knowledge to prevent the large-scale disappearance of mangrove forests in the future. For this reason, WWF Indonesia is mapping the area to indicate sensitive and degraded areas, which will serve as the basis for management plans and to teach the local population to monitor developments using geotagging. Seven community groups are being trained to restore and sustainably use an 80 hectare area of mangroves. In addition, the WWF is making sure that environmental education is incorporated into the curriculum so that children learn about the value of mangrove areas. The Turing Foundation is making this possible by donating €162,500 (of which €25,000 in 2018). See also:  The pristine forests of Papua, Indonesia |