Diseases that are spread by insects, like many neglected tropical diseases, are particularly impacted by climate change. These small insects, hardy and adaptive, are often sensitive to changes in climatic conditions. For example, Schistosomiasis is a parasite that lives inside freshwater snails. In 2013, the disease made headlines in Europe after an outbreak was detected in France from parasites that originated in Senegal. While the disease is not endemic or native to the region, the parasite took hold in snails living in the exposed rivers, causing concern that the region might offer conditions suitable to the spread of the disease. As climate change warms the planet, many diseases like schistosomiasis could be on move, as vectors like snails and mosquitoes find new favorable territory. Learn more about how climate change can impact neglected tropical disease cases. https://bit.ly/3MJQCy9
The END Fund
Philanthropy
New York, NY 7,089 followers
Our mission: Control and eliminate the most prevalent neglected diseases (NTDs)
About us
The END Fund is a leading collaborative philanthropic fund dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that limit the lives and livelihoods of 1.7 billion people globally. Through our partners, we support country-led programs that control and eliminate intestinal worms, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, river blindness, trachoma, and visceral leishmaniasis. We efficiently put private capital to work in support of NTD programs that are innovative, integrated, cost-effective, and sustainable. By facilitating strong partnerships with governments, private sector, multilateral organizations, and local program partners, we collaboratively support national disease programs that improve the well-being of communities.
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External link for The END Fund
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- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Neglected Tropical Diseases and Impact Philanthropy
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2 Park Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 11238, US
Employees at The END Fund
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James had intestinal worms, causing him to become worryingly weak. His family lives near the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu in western Rwanda, an area that has been historically at high risk of both intestinal worms and schistosomiasis. Luckily, the family caught on to his symptoms early, finding him treatment that enabled him to return to a pain-free life. If James' infection had happened a decade earlier, the outcome likely would have been different. In 2017, the Ministry of Health purchased all the medication needed to ensure health facilities had the drugs for routine cases like James'. Children with intestinal worms or schistosomiasis face a range of health challenges, from malnutrition and anemia to impaired cognitive and physical development. These infections lead to chronic fatigue, stunted growth, and a weakened immune system, leaving children vulnerable to other illnesses. The symptoms can keep children away from school, causing long term educational deficits. Yet, before the creation of Rwanda’s neglected tropical disease program in 2007, there had been little research on NTDs in the country - specifically intestinal worms and schistosomiasis. But in 2019, the Rwandan government began financing 100% of the operational costs related to mass treatment campaigns that have successfully curtailed these parasitic infections. As a result, schistosomiasis has reached a threshold of elimination as a public health problem, meaning prevalence has been reduced to below 1% of heavy intensity infections in 97% of surveyed villages according to remapping in 2020. This outcome follows years of effective treatment campaigns that were the result of Rwanda's steadfast commitment to elimination. Director: Imraan Christian Producer: Yusuf Ahmed Director of Photography: Raees Hassan Associate Producers: Danielle Ashwin, Elyse Greenblatt, Eugene Ruberanziza, Eric Rwakimanzi, Translator: Gaspard Habarurema, David Ndayishimiyee Driver: Alphonse Nshogoza Special Thanks: The END Fund Deworming Innovation Fund Rwanda Biomedical Center Rwanda Ministry of Health Rwanda Ministry of Environment
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Listen to the One Health Lens podcast from the Nation as Dr. Monique Wasunna, Africa Ambassador for Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative and Dr. Margaret Mbuchi, Researcher at Kenya Medical Research Institute speak to host Diana Wangari about the impact of neglected tropical diseases in Kenya and across the continent. https://bit.ly/4d6tsNy
The vicious cycle of 21+ neglected tropical diseases
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Last year, the END Fund co-hosted a side event with Africa CDC at the CPHIA Conference that convened in November 2023. As more countries have officially eliminated or approach elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a follow up was recently published concerning how countries can begin to manage post-elimination. 22 African countries have already successfully eliminated at least one NTD. Therefore, post-elimination challenges like potential financial support withdrawal and risk of disease reemergence must be considered. Read more about how countries can start thinking about a world free from NTDs. https://bit.ly/3ZcECgn
Frontiers | Sustaining Success Through Strategies for Post-Elimination Management of Neglected Tropical Diseases in African Union Member States
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In a recent feature by the National Philanthropic Trust, the END Fund's collaborative and unrestricted investment model was highlighted as an example of significant impact in neglected tropical disease control. Click the link to learn more about our impact. https://bit.ly/3Ze0x6W
The END Fund: Providing New Beginnings for Those Impacted by Neglected Tropical Diseases | NPTrust
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🔔 Reminder! Thursday is the day! 🗓️ Join us at 7 am ET for the special event, ‘Partners Forum: Country Perspectives on Ending Neglected Diseases within Climate Resilient Health Systems.’ 🔍 AMREF director Dr. Mercy Mwangangi will moderate the inaugural forum. We will welcome Dr. Githinji Gitahi (Global Chief Executive Officer, Amref) for a special welcome and Dr. Daniel Ngamije Madandi (Director of the Global Malaria Programme, World Health Organization) as keynote speaker. The panel will include Joy Phumaphi (Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance), Dr. Mithika Mwenda, PhD (Executive Director, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance), and Chebichii Ng'etich (Research Officer, KEMRI CLEAN-Air). We’re looking forward to this incredible discussion and would love to have you join us! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to a special forum. 🗣️ 📅 Date: September 5 🕒 Time: 7 am EDT/ 2 pm EAT 🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3WFNDeG
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In Dublin? 🎞️ Join us today at 19:40 for The Fly Collectors at the Dublin Independent Film Festival. Along with Reaching the Last Mile, we’re excited to bring you this documentary short about a team of volunteers working together to eliminate river blindness in Senegal – one fly a time. Learn more and get details about this free showing: https://bit.ly/4cgVlmh #DIFF #DublinIndependentFilmFestival #BeatNTDs
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The END Fund is thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile who was recently nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. “I’m truly honoured and humbled to be elected to the position of WHO Regional Director for Africa. I thank Member States for the trust shown in me. I promise to work with you and I believe that together we can build a healthier Africa,” said Dr. Ndugulile. Read more about the nomination. https://bit.ly/3AD2hMu
Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile of Tanzania nominated as next director for WHO African Region
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Listen to the END Fund's Irene Chami as she weighs in on the surge of neglected tropical disease cases in Kenya, a direct result of the devastating floods that have wrought havoc the country's stormwater and sanitation infrastructure. Diseases like intestinal worms and schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia) thrive in untreated and dirty water. As a result, cases in the country have spiked since the recent flooding. https://bit.ly/3MiFPec
Floods in Kenya trigger outbreaks of neglected tropical diseases like intestinal worms | DW News
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Introducing the new poster for our documentary short: The Fly Collectors! Produced with support from Reaching the Last Mile, the film shares the story of a team of volunteers working to monitor and eliminate river blindness in Senegal – by catching flies by hand. The film will next screen at the Dublin Independent Film Festival on September 3rd. Learn more and get details about #DIFF here: https://bit.ly/4cgVlmh