University of Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa


Purpose

To investigate the efficacy of a low-cost repurposed drug with a known safety profile in neonates for treatment of brain damage resulting from birth asphyxia in low and middle income countries.

Division

Gender Equality

Date

August 2025

Region Served

AFRICA

Committed amount

$500,000

Grant topic

Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition and Health

Duration (months)

26

Grantee location

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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