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2024: A year in review
It has been another busy year for Uniting to Combat NTDs and our incredible partners! We’re put together an end of year round-up of just some of our highlights each month.
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Commissioners of Health gather in Nigeria to strengthen efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases
Uniting to Combat NTDs and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare organised a high-level advocacy meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, themed ‘Strengthening efforts to control and eliminate NTDs in Nigeria.’
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A tribute to Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile
It is with profound sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Director-elect for Africa and a Member of Parliament in Tanzania.
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New report highlights significant progress made on neglected tropical diseases since the launch of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs
As we reach the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), this new report provides a timely overview of the progress achieved since the launch of the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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NNN Conference 2024: Key Takeaways and Themes
The 2024 NTD NGO Network (NNN) Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, brought together global leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to advance the mission of eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) initiative launched by German government to support women and girls to lead healthy lives
At the World Health Summit 2024 in Berlin, Germany, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) launched a new initiative to accelerate progress in the international fight against Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), with partner Ministry of Health Malawi.
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When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all
A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – become resistant to the drugs.
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Zanzibar marks historic milestone with 12 billionth medicine dose in fight against NTDs
A monumental milestone in the global fight against neglected tropical diseases took place, as GSK donates its 12 billionth dose of medicine to combat lymphatic filariasis and soil-transmitted helminths.
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Congratulations to Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on His Nomination as WHO AFRO Regional Director
Uniting to Combat NTDs is thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on his nomination as the incoming Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization.
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Celebrating Dr. Matshidiso Moeti’s contributions to the fight against NTDs
As Dr. Matshidiso Moeti concludes her remarkable nine-year tenure as Regional Director of WHO AFRO, Uniting to Combat NTDs proudly celebrates her extraordinary leadership and enduring contributions to the global fight against neglected tropical diseases.
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