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As we mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, we’re proud to announce that Guinea has become the 8th country to eliminate sleeping sickness 🇬🇳 This achievement marks another key milestone of our target to eliminate the disease by 2030, in line with the global World Health Organization ambition. Thank you to our partners at WHO and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi for their collaboration as we continue to fight against a disease that continues to impact the lives of people living in remote regions in Africa. #SleepingSickness #NTDs #WorldNTDDay

Sleeping sickness is usually fatal without treatment, although experiences differ depending on the form of the disease one is infected with.   Learn more about the different forms of sleeping sickness and our progress so far in treating each variation of the disease.   #SleepingSickness #NTDs   📸 Credit: Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi 

At Foundation S we are vocal about the need for better financing for climate and health, but how much is currently available and how is it being deployed?    This important question is at the center of first-of-its-kind analysis released with our partners The Rockefeller Foundation and Reaching the Last Mile at the World Economic Forum, which includes insights on:    💸 What finance is available for climate change and health and how is it being deployed.  🤝 Who are the specific funders and funding initiatives available for countries. 📈 Specific actions on how to enable increased access to financing for climate and health solutions.     Read the full report for more insights as we continue to mobilize action along with our partners to ensure funding reaches those most impacted by climate change: https://lnkd.in/ePjx7jSc   #ClimateAction #WEF2025 #ClimatexHealth

Our new groundbreaking report on global financial commitments for climate and health has been unveiled at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos 🌍    In collaboration with our partners at The Rockefeller Foundation and Reaching the Last Mile, this first-of-its-kind analysis offers the most comprehensive understanding of financing for climate and health solutions to date.    The good news? Funding for climate and health has grown to $7.1 billion - up from less than $1 billion in 2018.    But here’s the challenge: funding is still far short of what’s needed, and less than 50% goes to low-income countries, where the need is greatest.    It’s time for action. The health of billions - and our planet - depends on it. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ePjx7jSc #WEF2025 #ClimatexHealth 

Foundation S is proud to be part of a new US$50 million Climate x Health Catalytic Fund that will support the most vulnerable countries in adapting their healthcare systems to the impacts of climate change.    In partnership with The Global Fund and Gates Foundation, the fund was launched today at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.    The Climate x Health Catalytic Fund will provide immediate and accessible funding for communities in need to implement locally led solutions, with a focus on low-carbon sustainability, clean energy and sustainable waste management to protect health gains made over the past 20 years.    Leveraging the agile and innovative nature of philanthropic capital, the Catalytic Fund demonstrates the potential of philanthropy to enhance health resilience. Includes footage courtesy of UNICEF 📹   #ClimateAction #WEF2025 #ClimatexHealth

Calling World Economic Forum 2025 attendees in Davos 🌎 As we look ahead to COP30, it's clear that collaboration between corporate leaders and policymakers is essential to better prepare for climate-related health emergencies. We will be hosting a session in Davos with our partners at the Wellcome Trust and the World Health Organization to discuss lessons from recent emergency responses as well as next steps to enhance public-private sector collaboration for more effective outcomes. The session will feature insights from leading experts and policymakers, including: ✔️ Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization ✔️ Ms. Teresa Ribera, First Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, European Commission  ✔️ Dr. Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist, World Health Organization ✔️ Mr. Gilles Moec, Chief Economist, AXA ✔️ Mr. Alan Dangour, Head Climate x Health, Wellcome Trust As well as our very own Audrey Duval and Vanina Laurent-Ledru, who will be part of the panel and moderating the session respectively. 📅 Bookmark the event on your Toplink calendar and RSVP via email to hartleyt@who.int We look forward to your participation in these important discussions!   #WEF2025 #ClimatexHealth #ClimateChange #GlobalHealth 

Significant progress has been made in the fight against sleeping sickness as we work towards eliminating the disease by 2030.    Learn more about key milestones through our collaboration with our partners at World Health Organization and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi, as well as potential further progress on the horizon.    #SleepingSickness #NTDs    📸 Credit: DNDi  

We are committed to supporting the global World Health Organization ambition to eliminate sleeping sickness by 2030. But what is sleeping sickness, and how does the disease spread and manifest itself? Learn more about this neglected tropical disease that continues to impact the lives of people living in remote regions in Africa. #SleepingSickness #NTDs 📸 Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi

We are proud to have received over 70 applications across four continents in response to our My Child Matters call for proposals.     The proposals will be reviewed by our International Expert Committee which outcome will open a second-round application.     This year, we are prioritizing projects that enhance access to care or early diagnosis, with a special focus on innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Learn more about the impact of My Child Matters, which has supported over 141,000 children since the program was launched in 2005.     #MyChildMatters #ChildhoodCancer #FoundationS