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Join the #WorldNTDChallenge on World NTD Day
Join the #WorldNTDChallenge on World NTD Day, 30 January 2024, and get ready to post your dance to new song Unite. Act. Eliminate.
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UK MPs debate the role of the UK in ending neglected tropical diseases ahead of World NTD Day 2024
Uniting to Combat NTDs were delighted to attend a debate at Westminster Hall where UK members of parliament explored the role of the UK in ending malaria and NTDs, ahead of World NTD Day later this month.
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2023: A year in review
2023 has been a whirlwind year for Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases! Take a look at our year round-up of highlights.
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Noma officially recognised as a neglected tropical disease by WHO
On 15 December 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the inclusion of noma in its official list of neglected tropical diseases.
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Lisa Nandy, UK Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development, visits neglected tropical disease projects in Zambia
Uniting to Combat NTDs were pleased to work with the Sightsavers team in Zambia to show UK MP Lisa Nandy, Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development, the impact of funded NTD projects in the country for a parliamentary visit.
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UK Government Report: Dengue is one of the most significant risks for public health
A new report from the UK Health Security Agency describes the spread of dengue and other mosquito borne diseases to the UK as “one of the most significant risks for public health posed by climate change.”
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A historic moment at COP28 as a groundbreaking $777m is committed to tackle neglected tropical diseases at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum
On 3 December 2023, the Reaching the Last Mile Forum was held at COP28 on the very first dedicated Health Day, seeing a groundbreaking $777 million of commitments made towards tackling neglected tropical diseases. Read our round-up of the event.
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“We need to make prevention and control of NTDs a priority" – Lessons from the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa
Uniting to Combat NTDs were delighted to be in Lusaka, Zambia attending the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa. Read some of our highlights.
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Uniting to Combat NTDs welcomes the World Health Organization’s communiqué on climate change, NTDs and malaria
Uniting to Combat NTDs welcomes the WHO communiqué on climate change, NTDs and malaria and supports WHO’s call to safeguard global health gains in a rapidly evolving climate landscape.
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Uniting to Combat NTDs welcomes UK government international development white paper as SDGs come back into focus
Uniting to Combat NTDs welcomes the release of the UK government's international development white paper - ‘International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change.’
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