Jesus Muro
AndorrahumanitarianMale7.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Jesus Muro is a prominent figure in the fight against visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected infectious disease. As the founder of the Andorran Association for Veterinary Cooperation in East Africa, known as Daktari, Muro has been instrumental in advancing research and awareness since 2023. His work focuses on understanding the disease's transmission through the Leishmania parasite, which primarily affects impoverished populations. Under his leadership, Daktari collaborates with various universities and organizations to conduct crucial research, including identifying sand flies as vectors of the disease. Despite facing challenges such as reduced funding and lack of prioritization for the disease, Muro remains dedicated to eradicating visceral leishmaniasis and improving health outcomes for affected communities.
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Jesús Muro worked with the author at the first veterinary clinic.
“Al principi operàvem amb una sabata i una espardenya”Andorra· 2026-09-13
Jesús Muro is one of the five pioneers honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession.
El Col·legi de Veterinaris d’Andorra fa balanç del primer any i homenatja cinc pioners de la professióAndorra· 2026-09-10
Jesús Muro is recognized as a pioneer and important figure in Andorra's veterinary profession.
El Col·legi de Veterinaris homenatja cinc pioners de la professió i fa balanç del primer anyAndorra· 2026-09-10Jesus Muro leads the humanitarian project Daktari focused on combating visceral leishmaniasis.
La malaltia mortífera oblidadaAndorra· 2025-04-09