Resources relating to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) remain limited. However, in the last decade, more progress has been made than ever in the elimination of these dangerous diseases. Learn more about what the coming decades more hold in NTD control. bit.ly/44myfYi

Yesterday from the Centre for Global Prosperity: the event included discussion of their recently released report on UK soft power in global health, which includes recommendations to maintain government funding for neglected tropical disease. bit.ly/4dga5Tb

This week the Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA alongside Evidence Action are aiming to treat more than 800,000 children with deworming medication in Nigeria.

Read more about how programs like this are helping to reduce the risk of neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria. bit.ly/4aO7TAF

📢📷Today, we joined various Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) stakeholders drawn from international, national, and subnational levels to roll out a novel AI app to improve the diagnosis of #SkinNTDs . The Ministry of Health, Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Disease Unit, in…

Climate change is changing the way the world controls the spread of diseases. In a warming world, transmission is expected to expand into regions where temperatures are too low. Read more about what we can do. bit.ly/4d9nTiA

In Tanzania, men are able to receive free surgeries to correct painful hydroceles. But, if they have a hernia, they are turned away because the funding does not exist for the procedure.

A new research paper examines the ethical dilemma this problem poses. bit.ly/3TXdI7S

🚨Check out our “Employee Spotlight” series, which profiles employees at the END Fund. This month we sat down with Irene Chami, a public health veteran on our Programs team. Stay tuned as we roll out new spotlights. bit.ly/3vSh04k

How Legatum Succeeds at Generating Capital, Ideas, and Helping People Prosper bit.ly/4aQEg1e via @BarronsOnline

Recently, Dr. Francisca Mutapi, the Deputy Director of the TIBA Partnership, shared her experience as an expert in infectious diseases, and more specifically, her experience working to end schistosomiasis in Africa. Learn more about her story bit.ly/3v73MAg

Negative impacts from poor-quality water is well documented. However, differences in impacts between genders is less available. A recent study shows that women are disproportionately suffering from exposure to unsafe water. Read more about the findings. bit.ly/4auYBd0

The END Fund recently had the opportunity to sit down with South Sudanese National Neglected Tropical Disease Coordinator, Yak Yak Bol. This is Yak Yak's story of the great responsibility he feels in his role. bit.ly/4awqDF0

In 2019, more than 3.3 million years of life were lost to ill-health, disability or early death because of parasitic neglected tropical diseases. While treatments are available, there may be hope for vaccines on the horizon.

Read more: bit.ly/3vJ5KXY

The Nile River, the central artery of ancient Egypt is still sharing secrets from the past. As far back as 2000 BC, schistosomiasis and malaria, which continue to plague many parts of the world, have been traced back to mummies in a new study. bit.ly/49vX5WL

Dr. Aja Kuol is the first woman to be an eye doctor in South Sudan where she is leading the effort to surgically treat conditions causing blindness. South Sudan has the highest active trachoma prevalence in Central Africa, resulting from years of conflict. telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

Tanzania is close to eliminating lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem. Even when the country reaches the milestone, there will still be thousands like Kaimu Musssa Sigiri living with hydroceles - swelling of the scrotum caused by LF. bit.ly/4aDNMVn

Our own Carol Karutu, Vice President of Programing at the END Fund recently wrote for Africa.com, envisioning a world free of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Read more about Carol's outlook for the future of NTD elimination. bit.ly/4cEoc4D

Researchers have uncovered a hybrid form the parasite that schistosomiasis in humans, one of the most deadly neglected tropical diseases. Read more about what this new development might mean for countries trying to eliminate the disease. bit.ly/3VGpSVj

We recently had the opportunity to engage with photographer @lafrohemien, who spent time with Eunice Atieno, a 48-year-old single mother living with lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Mombasa, Kenya. Click for more info on LF bit.ly/49S2W94

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are essential preventing transmission of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Read about how counties like Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda are strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration to help #beatNTDs bit.ly/4cpJaEa

Nigeria suffers from one of the highest neglected tropical disease (NTD) burdens in the world, accounting for around 25% of Africa’s NTD cases. Around 84% of the population requires treatment for at least one NTD. bit.ly/3Zvit9o