Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)

A new episode of the Elimination Exchange just DROPPED 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dSWmq_Mb Ever wondered how ancient empires and modern societies tackled malaria? 🤔 Join our host Diana Yousef and malaria expert Professor Bob Snow Professor of Malaria Epidemiology, University of Oxford, and Principal Scientist, Kenyan Medical Research Institute and Wellcome Trust! 🎧 Tune in for a captivating journey through time on the latest episode of Elimination Exchange! Bob reveals: 📦 The unique challenges and triumphs of malaria control in the Middle East and North Africa 🌐 How geography, history, and migration patterns have shaped the fight against malaria 🦟 Why staying vigilant after elimination is crucial (spoiler alert – mosquitoes won't disappear!) #MalariaElimination #GlobalHealth #MENA #Podcast #EliminationExchange

A brilliant piece from The Guardian, following the story of Raymondo, a patient treated by Sightsavers 3-year lymphatic filariasis (LF) programme in Uganda. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3C2UCIh Together we can #BeatNTDs!

We are proud to be part of Erth Zayed, an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to enhance the efficiency, impact, and reach of the UAE’s philanthropic endeavors. https://lnkd.in/gNu2vAyY

Our CEO, Simon Bland, emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum in the fight against polio by strengthening immunization efforts. We can reach the last mile and achieve a polio-free world by ensuring every child is vaccinated. Let’s continue this crucial work together to #EndPolio. #ImmunizationForAll #WorldPolioDay

📢 Attention to all students and young professionals: Don’t miss the chance to apply for the 2025 internship program with our partner Bridges to Development!

📢 Exciting R&D alert! Our latest roundup showcases the progress in disease elimination efforts to #BeatNTDs, achieve #ZeroMalaria, and #EndPolio. Check it out now ➡️ https://ow.ly/qX0h50TRkB2

How do geography and history tie to the numerous outbreaks of malaria across the Middle East and North Africa❔ Join our host Diana Yousef on the Elimination Exchange for a fascinating journey through time with malaria expert Professor Bob Snow, from the University of Oxford, and Principal Scientist at the Kenyan Medical Research Institute and Wellcome Trust! 🎧 TEASER 🚨: “It's an incredibly diverse geographic area. And that diversity has shaped the types of malaria mosquitoes that you see across the region…you have to bring together genetics, history, and geography to really understand the current epidemiology of malaria or the epidemiology of malaria elimination in the region.” Stay tuned for more!! #MalariaElimination #GlobalHealth #Podcast #PublicHealth #DiseaseElimination #MENA

Congratulations to Viet Nam for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem✨🎉! This achievement showcases the power of comprehensive, cross-sectoral strategies and the dedication of communities and health workers. Let’s continue to build on this momentum towards a world free from #NTDs! https://lnkd.in/dJdaDPF4 #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #TrachomaElimination #HealthMilestone

🌟 Congratulations to Egypt for being certified #MalariaFree by the World Health Organization (WHO)! 🌍 This remarkable achievement is the result of nearly 100 years of unwavering commitment by the Egyptian government and its people to eliminate a disease that has affected the country since ancient times. With over 100 million inhabitants, Egypt’s success is a testament to the power of collaboration and perseverance. Egypt now joins a group of 44 countries and 1 territory that have reached this significant public health milestone. Let’s celebrate this progress and continue working towards a world free from malaria! 💪✨  #MalariaFree #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #EndMalaria #HealthMilestone

📢 Exciting R&D alert! Our latest roundup showcases the progress in disease elimination efforts to #BeatNTDs, achieve #ZeroMalaria, and #EndPolio. Check it out now ➡️ https://ow.ly/R2Cc50TIFw7