Frightening by names, dangerous to lives
Why eliminating neglected tropical diseases matters.
@unicef.org in Nigeria explains the importance of ending river blindness and other neglected tropical diseases: "...NTDs weaken entire communities. The adverse impact stretches far beyond health, undermining education, productivity, and economic growth." #beatNTDs
27.02.2026 16:20
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Kogi Ministry of Health and Sightsavers Initiate Mass Medicine Distribution to Combat River Blindness — Kogi State Government
Welcome to the Official website of Kogi State Government
🇳🇬 In Nigeria: "The Kogi State Ministry Of Health’s Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) Programme, in partnership with @sightsavers.bsky.social, has commenced a two-day planning session for the 2025 Mass Administration of Medicines targeting Onchocerciasis..." #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho
25.02.2026 20:29
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Why NTDs are a prime investment for philanthropy
Why NTDs are a prime investment for philanthropy
With the elimination of more NTDs within reach and the potential for gains across the broader health system, Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity’s Tala al Ramahi explains why philanthropic foundations should be investing in NTDs.
23.12.2025 16:09
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This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social
Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE
03.02.2026 21:06
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Two women sitting on a bench outside a home. One of the women is holding a dose pole. They are talking with another woman and three children. The text reads Mobilizing local power for global change
#WorldNTDDay 🌍 Local power leads to global change. Community drug distributors work hard to ensure everyone in their communities is reached to achieve the high treatment coverage necessary to eliminate river blindness & lymphatic filariasis #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs
30.01.2026 22:10
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Visualizing Neglect - The END Fund
NTDs threaten 1.5 billion people globally. Explore 20 years of data on 6 neglected tropical diseases across 31 countries—and the progress toward elimination.
On World NTD Day, we celebrate the quiet, historic progress made against neglected tropical diseases. To learn more, check out this data visualization from @TheENDFund about the neglect that has produced a profound modern public health crisis.
https://endfund.org/visualizing-neglect/
30.01.2026 20:45
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A group of people standing outdoors hold up their dose poles while cheering. The text reads Turning milestones into momentum
#WorldNTDDay🌍 River blindness & lymphatic filariasis cause immense suffering for millions, but elimination is possible with sustained treatment. In 2025 🇳🇪Niger became the 1st country in Africa to eliminate river blindness, an incredible milestone offering hope to other countries working to #beatNTDs
30.01.2026 16:08
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Two men sit in chairs on a stage. One is talking while the other listens while an audience watches. Text on the photo reads Uniting partners to reach common goals. Photo by Michel Campfens
#WorldNTDDay 🌍 In 2025 we marked 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated…and counting. This progress against river blindness and lymphatic filariasis is only achievable thanks to the steadfast support of our partners. Together we will #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs
30.01.2026 13:01
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Remembering Dr. William H. Foege – Mectizan Donation Program
Remembering Dr. Bill Foege 1936-2026 The Mectizan Donation Program joins the global health community in mourning the loss of Dr. William (Bill) Foege, who passed away on January 24, 2026. Following th...
Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Bill Foege, first chair of the Mectizan Expert Committee and legendary global health leader. His vision led the Mectizan Donation Program to a reality now reaching millions of people. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4q49tp8
26.01.2026 18:38
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CAMPAIGN AGAINST ELEPHANTIASIS A SUCCESS IN EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE — EMTV ONLINE
By Wasita Royal
🇵🇬In Papua New Guinea, a campaign against lymphatic filariasis in East New Britain is being hailed as a success. @whowpro.bsky.social #BeatNTDs #EliminateLF
emtv.com.pg?p=242393
20.01.2026 22:10
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Maldives became the first country to achieve “triple elimination” of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.
Burundi, Egypt and Fiji eliminated trachoma.
Guinea and Kenya eliminated sleeping sickness.
Niger became the first African country to eliminate river blindness.
Georgia, Suriname and Timor-Leste were certified malaria-free.
🥳 Brazil eliminated mother-to-child transmission of #HIV.
✅ 2025: Victories for disease control! The world scored major victories for disease control and elimination.
🥳 Maldives became the first country to achieve “triple elimination” of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.
🥳 Burundi, Egypt and Fiji eliminated trachoma.
24.12.2025 19:20
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Stronger together - milestones that mattered in 2025
Each year WHO takes stock of key moments in health and science over the past 12 months. Here is our review of a 2025 marked by immense achievements and profound challenges for global health.
🥳 Guinea and Kenya eliminated sleeping sickness.
🥳 Niger became the first African country to eliminate river blindness.
🥳 Georgia, Suriname and Timor-Leste were certified malaria-free.
🥳 Brazil eliminated mother-to-child transmission of #HIV.
🔗 bit.ly/49wdcpl
24.12.2025 19:20
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#ICYMI @npr.org shares the incredible progress Mali has made in fighting neglected tropical diseases — but now it is at risk due to US gov. funding cuts.
This work is important and why our work was selected for the @kristofimpact.bsky.social's #HolidayImpactPrize. 💜
Read more: vist.ly/4i5cj
11.12.2025 12:54
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We are proud to announce that Helen Keller Intl has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 #HolidayImpactPrize by @kristofimpact.bsky.social. 🎉
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
22.11.2025 12:52
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Fighting filariasis: India's grassroots approach to eliminating elephantiasis
Fighting filariasis: India's grassroots approach to eliminating elephantiasis
Despite carrying 40% of the global burden, India’s community-first approach, coupled with strong government coordination, is spurring progress toward a country free of lymphatic filariasis.
21.11.2025 19:19
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Tanzania records gains in NTD prevention
Mass drug administration and community-led programmes have reduced infections of lymphatic filariasis, trachoma and onchocerciasis by more than 75%.
🇹🇿 "Clarer Mwansasu, NTD control programme manager in the Ministry of Health, said that by the end of 2024 Tanzania had reduced the number of people requiring anti-parasitic chemotherapy for NTDs by 76%." #beatNTDs @sightsavers.bsky.social @uniting.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
24.11.2025 14:15
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Together we will #beatNTDs #EliminateLF #StampOutOncho
18.11.2025 03:08
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In Merck’s press release, CEO Robert Davis comments:
“By extending our commitment, we aim to ensure that national LF elimination programs in endemic countries continue to have reliable access to the treatments needed to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen health systems."
18.11.2025 03:08
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Merck will continue to donate up to 100 million Mectizan treatments annually through 2030 for co-administration with albendazole (donated by @GSK) and diethylcarbamazine (DEC) through the WHO’s recommended triple drug therapy strategy.
18.11.2025 03:08
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Five Billion Mectizan Treatments - The Power of Partnership
This year we are celebrating 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated for countries fighting river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. The 1987 donation of Mectizan…
Celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated donated to fight river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. The 1987 donation by Merck sparked one of global health's most successful public-private partnerships. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF ⬇️ https://vimeo.com/1133144791?fl=pl&fe=sh
10.11.2025 15:15
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