Yaobi Zhang

A specialist against neglected tropical diseases. Tweets are my own.

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

I have just got more time to explore and appreciate the beautiful countryside! #walking

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

Congratulations to Niger on this major achievement! I am so proud to have worked with Dr Salissou and his team on eliminating #onchocerciasis from the country! Only when you are part of it, can you know how hard it is to get this far! #beatNTDs

https://t.co/fsec1ak2oW

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

Very impressive!

[NNN @NTD_NGOs]

We join partners worldwide to celebrate 🎉 the commitment from stakeholders worldwide at #RLMForum2023 to #BeatNTDs.

[Act to End NTDs | West @ActNTDsWest]

“Elimination of a disease is a long, long term effort, particularly for onchocerciasis.”

@HelenKellerIntl Yaobi Zhang presents on Niger’s efforts around onchocerciasis (OV) and their dossier submission to be recognized as free of OV as a public health problem.

#beatNTDs

[Daniel Argaw.D @Daniel_Argaw_D]

The inaugural meeting of the new Global Onchocerciasis Elimination Network #GONE gathered more than 150 onchocerciasis partners, including onchocerciasis coordinators from health ministries , onchocerciasis elimination committee chairs, experts, NGOs and donors in Sally, Senegal

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

@WHOAFRO #ESPEN is fast-tracking efforts to eliminate #Onchocerciasis!

Mapping is underway in Kenya, Rwanda, Mozambique & Zambia to confirm onchocerciasis endemicity status and accelerate elimination efforts. Let's join hands to #EndNTDs and create a healthier future together!

[Mectizan Donation Program @MectizanMDP]

Thank you for an informative and productive Mectizan Expert Committee meeting in sunny Senegal! #stampoutoncho #eliminateLF #beatNTDs #nonAuxMTN

[Dr Camilla Ducker @drclstbg]

📢 Breaking: Bangladesh 🇧🇩 becomes the FIRST country to officially eliminate visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) as a public health issue! Thanks to collaboration. A testament to global teamwork to #BeatNTDs 🌍💪 #EndKalaAzar
Read More:
https://t.co/1qS7OkpGKu

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

@Hands_Nigeria So sorry to hear this sad news! A great loss. Rest in peace, my friend!

[The END Fund @TheENDFund]

The RLMF program managers meeting convened in Cape Town, South Africa this week. The community of practice shares lessons and developments on their shared goal of elimination. In its 6th year, RLMF has expanded to four new countries — Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, and Rwanda!

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

NTD News for Africa 05 2023 - https://t.co/aNheQcpkZ2 #BeatNTDs #Schistosomiasis @HelenKellerIntl

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

Congratulations, Sierra Leone!

[Act to End NTDs | West @ActNTDsWest]

In an important step for the longevity of its NTD program, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 politically adopted a Sustainability Plan today!

#BeatNTDs @HelenKellerIntl @mohs_sl @PresidentBio @WHOSierraLeone @USAID

[Act to End NTDs | West @ActNTDsWest]

@ActNTDsWest congratulates Sierra Leone 🇸🇱on the political validation of its #NTD Sustainability Plan! We are proud to partner w/ Sierra Leone in its work towards integrating NTD control & elimination programs into its national health services. #BeatNTDs @HelenKellerIntl @USAID

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

Congratulations to Mali for this major milestone in eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Though the sixth country but the first of such large countries in Africa under the most challenging conditions! This is unparalleled! @HelenKellerIntl @Sightsavers @CarterCenter

[Helen Keller Intl @HelenKellerIntl]

Big news! 📰

@WHO declared #Mali has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem. 🇲🇱
A milestone decades in the making with support from @HelenKellerIntl, @CarterCenter, @Sightsavers, and funding from @HiltonFound.

More: https://t.co/ThHewI9uam

#BeatNTDs #EndTrachoma

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

NTD News for Africa 04 2023 - https://t.co/JgXaNtauao #NTDs #BeatNTDs #onchocerciasis @HelenKellerIntl

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

NTD News for Africa 03 2023 - https://t.co/xGjzwb3ujL #BeatNTDs #MDA @HelenKellerIntl

[Helen Keller Intl @HelenKellerIntl]

The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Sustainability Plan is a common plan of action across health, education, hygiene best practices, and other sectors to #BeatNTDs and integrate NTD service delivery into all sectors.

@USAIDGH @ActNTDsWest

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

NTD News for Africa 02 2023 - https://t.co/hgya408rc1 #BeatNTDs #Africa @HelenKellerIntl

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

Again congratulations! @drwendyharrison @YaelVelleman @drfionafleming

[Unlimit Health @unlimit_health]

Say hello to Unlimit Health! Deciding on a new strategic direction was an exciting opportunity to look not only at what we're doing, but why we do what we do.

Read @drwendyharrison’s reflections on our new strategy: https://t.co/gLBZaGLcOC

#HealthWithoutLimits #BeatNTDs

[Yaobi Zhang @YaobiZ]

@sci_ntds Congratulations on your new name! Your mandate is now really unlimited! Keep on going with the good work!