Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We're so proud to support the inspiring work of #ScienceSHEroes like Dr. Emily Gower:
Dr. Gower is an expert in #TrachomaTrichiasis surgery outcomes. She's spent 20 yrs focused on preventing blindness in areas with limited resources in Africa.
Dr Agatha Aboe is an ophthalmologist and public health professional that played a significant role in Ghana’s work to successfully #endtrachoma in 2018. Read about her experience: #EachForEqual#IWD2020 https://t.co/yRFVPzUaZh
Neglected Tropical Diseases affect more than 1 billion people each year. On #WorldNTDDay, we're highlighting the research of Dr. @EmilyGower6. She works to improve surgery results for people w/ #trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness. https://t.co/8ELOTqkOH2
2020 is a decisive year in the fight to #BeatNTDs, from the launch of the critical @WHO Roadmap to the Kigali Summit on #malaria and #NTDs. Member States: help us start the year strong by officially declaring 30 Jan as #WorldNTDDay. #EB146
Every year since 2012, the NTD community has united on 30 January to celebrate the anniversary of the London Declaration on NTDs. #EB146: By officially recognizing #WorldNTDDay, you can help increase our impact and momentum for years to come.
🗓️ The next meeting of the @WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020 is provisionally scheduled for Geneva 🇨🇭 in the week commencing 27 April 2020. More details when they can be confirmed. #beatNTDs
Ethiopia accounts for 44% of the global burden of trachoma. Watch the community health workers and people affected talk about the life-transforming work being done to #endtrachoma in @AJEnglish Selects! #beatNTDs https://t.co/H6g7HdYuFc