NTD Support Center

Non-profit organization aimed at optimizing research to eliminate neglected tropical diseases. A program of @TFGH. #NoMoreNTDs

[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

The Small Grants Program provides funding to African researchers so they can develop solutions to the problems posed by NTDs in their home countries. @ARNTD @USAIDGH, @FCDOHealthRes and @Gatesfoundation

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[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

With support from @USAIDGH, @COR_NTD issued open solicitations for the development of improved diagnostic tools  for #lymphaticfilariasis, #oncho, #schisto & #trachoma elimination. Learn more.

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[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

A major @WHO-led review has highlighted an urgent need for research to better understand the effects of climate change on #malaria and #NTDs, and build effective mitigation strategies. Read more here: https://t.co/wztm8Vw4dW
#BeatNTDs | #endmalaria

[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

'Colombia Launches National Plan for the Elimination and Eradication of Communicable Diseases' and other NTD News https://t.co/3HSmamFRu5

[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

The confirmation mapping protocol, by @COR_NTD partners thanks to the support of @USAIDGH, provides countries with a WHO-endorsed tool to help them determine if MDA is needed, saving millions.
https://t.co/Wpt1dk08Ti

[PAHO/WHO @pahowho]

Colombia 🇨🇴 launched an ambitious National Plan to eliminate & eradicate communicable diseases.

A strategic initiative that seeks to strengthen public health & guarantee access to quality health services for all citizens.

ℹ️ Read more: https://t.co/efpRN1N0KB

[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

If you're passionate about neglected tropical diseases, we want you to join our team! The Task Force for Global Health is looking for a Public Health Advisor to serve its Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center team. Click to apply: https://t.co/ZTHwllpoHB

[NTD Support Center @NTD_SC]

Supported by @USAIDGH and @GatesFoundation, @COR_NTD played a key role in fostering connections among researchers, program managers, WHO experts, and donors within the NTD community through the annual meeting.

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[The Task Force @TFGH]

We are excited to announce that @TFGH has been awarded the ENDOR cooperative agreement from @USAID @USAIDGH! 🌍 This milestone underscores our commitment to combating neglected tropical diseases through operational research. Learn more: https://t.co/hd9T1mrfQg

[Science News @ScienceNews]

Oluwatoyin Asojo studies diseases that greatly affect some of the world’s poorest regions – including malaria, hookworm, HIV, leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis.

https://t.co/X8IYmg5R84

[Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor, PhD @DrogeAribodor1]

📢 Exciting news! Our article on urogenital schistosomiasis and female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) among adolescents in Anaocha, Anambra State, Nigeria, has just been published by BMC Public Health! 🌍 Check it out here:[https://t.co/XuyB2P736T] #Schisto #PublicHealth #Nigeria

[Mwanahawa Idavas @Idavas220]

"Sexual and reproductive health among men with genital schistosomiasis in southern Tanzania: A descriptive study" — Read it on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/sX7pntjLN8

[PROFORMA Project @ProformaProject]

👉🏾Another news article about one of our former PhD students within @ProformaProject, funded by @EDCTP.
Towards elimination of #Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths- meet Dr Tigist Dires Gebreyesus:
🔗https://t.co/T5RJCqizRo
@eleakl
@karolinskainst

[Amref Health Africa in South Sudan @Amref_SSudan]

#SouthSudan's WES bears the highest burden of #noddingsyndrome worldwide, with over 6,000 cases recorded. Remote villages lack access to vital anti-epileptic drugs. We're committed to changing this narrative. read more on @FloMiettaux story @guardian
https://t.co/CjiSTE0JpZ

[Tropical Medicine Papers @TropicalMedic]

Investigating the effect of a school-based WASH intervention on soil-transmitted helminth and schistosome infections and nutritional status of school children in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study https://t.co/FWIRu1a4G1

[WI-HER @WIHERllc]

Traditional gender roles & norms often contribute to women’s higher exposure to the neglected tropical disease known as trachoma. Learn about the importance of women-centered solutions to eliminate trachoma once and for all on @TrachomaControl: https://t.co/BYB7nmJgKC #EndNTDs

[Tropical Medicine Papers @TropicalMedic]

Impact assessment of onchocerciasis through lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment surveys using Ov-16 rapid diagnostic tests in Sierra Leone https://t.co/fegquvtgcp

[LSTM @LSTMnews]

Research led by @LSTMnews and @MLW_Programme investigating how a huge irrigation scheme may impact vector-borne diseases like malaria and schistosomiasis is featured in this @Channel4News report from Malawi.

Read more about Shire-Vec's vital work: https://t.co/uIe9iT4SGG

[Act to End NTDs | West @ActNTDsWest]

A tropical medicine research article explores the role of community involvement in reducing the burden of #schistosomiasis and other #NTDs in Malawi.

More: https://t.co/tMWZRm2XkD #BeatNTDs