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Community-based nutrition programs are empowering and strengthening healthy development in Oromia region, Ethiopia. Recently, families gathered to celebrate the launch of the Enhanced Community-based Nutrition model (eCBN), which facilitates improved access to services aimed at tackling malnutrition. Read more about the services that programs like eCBN provides, including vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and safe hygiene protocols to local communities. https://uni.cf/4fRY8EH

📣Speaker Alert! We are excited to announce our keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Ngamije Madandi, Director of the Global Malaria Programme at the World Health Organization for the upcoming ‘Partners Forum: Country Perspectives on Ending Neglected Diseases within Climate-Resilient Health Systems’. As the former Minister of Health in Rwanda and throughout his career, Dr. Ngamije played a critical role in advancing the country’s health sector, particularly to mobilize funds and to establish community-driven programs to diagnose, treat, and reduce malaria in Rwanda. 🔗Join us on September 5th at 7 am EDT / 2pm EAT to hear from Dr. Ngamije. https://bit.ly/4fQWH9w #ClimateChange #NTDElimination #Malaria #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth

As Europe begins to reckon with unprecedented rises in vector-borne tropical diseases like dengue and malaria due, in part, to climate change, another neglected tropical disease (NTD) worrying global disease trend that is beginning to worry experts. Leishmaniasis, an NTD spread through the bite of sandflies, is on the rise. Rising humidity and temperatures are causing sandfly populations to flourish, in turn leading to rises in leishmaniasis cases. Once solely a concern of continental Africa, leishmaniasis and it's varying forms are being found with greater frequency in southern European countries such as Portugal, Northern Italy, Greece and the Balkans. Read about why Europe may be unprepared to confront this new alarming trend. https://bit.ly/4dFugcU

When imagining the work that goes into ending neglected tropical diseases, you might think of a doctor, or a researcher traveling to remote locations. But our work is only possible because of a diverse group of supporting colleagues who keep the mission moving forward. Meet Eli Kaufman, Salesforce Administrator at the END Fund, and a true solutions architect. With a background primarily in operations and technology, Eli has worked with various tech companies before specializing in Salesforce and database management. Yet his role at the END Fund involves much more than just technical support. Our “Employee Spotlight” series profiles employees at the END Fund. The series is part of an initiative to provide transparency and share the important work that our employees are doing to end neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Stay tuned as we roll out new spotlights. Click to learn more about Eli and the series. https://bit.ly/4crosm3

The world is slowly beginning to understand the significance of climate change on public health. In a recent study, links were identified between EL Niño events (a global climate phenomenon that occurs due to the unusual warming of ocean surfaces in the eastern Pacific Ocean) in the late 19th century and cholera outbreaks. While we are still understanding the significance of this finding, one big question remains: as climate change continues to warm our oceans, how will disease transmission be impacted? Read more about the link between climate change and cholera transmission. https://bit.ly/3LUOovI

The impacts of climate change hinder efforts to treat and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Join us and Panorama Strategy on September 5th at 7 am ET for a virtual forum to explore the policies and actions needed to integrate NTD elimination with climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. Hear perspectives from community organizations, governments, and global institutions that will shape the rapidly evolving debate on how political and financial systems must coordinate to support those most affected by climate change, despite contributing the least to its causes, and how to adapt disease elimination strategies accordingly. Save the Date: September 5th (7 am EST/ 2 pm EAT) Register at: https://lnkd.in/eB3eKdnu

Male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) has fallen under the radar of most global health initiatives. According to a new study by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, 26% of fishermen tested along Lake Malawi suffer from MGS. Read more about the millions of men in Africa that may be suffering from this neglected disease. https://bit.ly/3yiyhVD

Female genital schistosomiasis or FGS is easily treated, but rarely diagnosed. Of the 56 million women and girls affected, only 15,000 have been screened for this neglected disease. It's symptoms are often confused for sexually transmitted diseases, making diagnoses difficult. Read more about how one organization is working to raise FGS awareness - to boost funding to help health workers better prepare to diagnose and recognize symptoms of the disease. https://bit.ly/3yevfSk

Kenya has been hit with unprecedented flooding this year. And with it, exacerbated dangers of lurking risks for neglected tropical diseases. Take a look at this short video to learn more about the dangers these devastating floods have wrought on some of the countries most vulnerable and poor communities. https://bit.ly/4fvXpZQ

Niger eliminated river blindness after nearly 50 years of fly control campaigns, medicinal breakthroughs, and hundreds of thousands of people working together. River blindness is the second leading cause of blindness from infection and the fourth leading cause of preventable blindness. Niger has come a long way since an estimated 70% of its population was living with the parasite. Since then, new medications that both treat and prevent the disease - far more efficient and cost effective than previous control techniques - have emerged, which have given new life to Niger's neglected tropical disease program. The combination of new medicine and vector control in Niger reduced the prevalence down to 0.02% by 2002. A recent report concluded that the success of the program has added $2.3 billion USD to Niger’s economy. Since there was a reduction in blindness, people who would have had to leave the workforce to care for a family member could continue working, adding nearly 18 billion working hours, boosting GDP. https://bit.ly/3LzUSQu