Amir B Kello

[ICTC @TrachomaControl]

Did you know trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide? @WHO’s Dr Anthony Solomon explains what trachoma is, the progress we have made, and how we can eliminate it as a public health problem. Learn more:
https://t.co/iR84TKPYeF

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

A 41% drop in development assistance for #NTDs 2018–2023 put millions at risk.

At the just-ended #26NTDPMM in🇲🇼#Africa’s #NTD leaders united to chart bold, country-led financing solutions to protect gains.

@KuwaitFund @_AfricanUnion @health_malawi @ESPEN_WHOAFRO @WHOAFRO

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

#Malawi 🇲🇼is leading the charge against #NTDs!

@health_malawi Minister Hon Madalitso Baloyi has officially opened the 2026 #Africa #NTD Programme Managers Meeting in Lilongwe, bringing countries together to accelerate elimination by 2030.

#26NTDPMM #EndingNTDs #HealthForAll

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

Countdown to the 2026 #NTD Programme Managers Meeting!

From 13–16 April, 🇲🇼 hosts leaders advancing #NTD elimination.

Co-convened by @WHOAFRO & @_AfricanUnion, with partner support from @KuwaitFund on innovation, financing & collaboration.

#26NTDPMM #EndingNTDs

[ICTC @TrachomaControl]

@WHO has validated Mauritania as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem! It is the 7th country in WHO’s African Region and 22nd country globally to achieve this significant milestone. Congratulations Mauritania!
https://t.co/3SVpNx8rr0

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

With 2030 on the horizon, every victory counts!

Today, we proudly celebrate Mauritania for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem—a powerful milestone that reminds us that #EndingNTDs in Africa is within reach.
🔗Read more: https://t.co/hMLQL7oZER
#RoadTo2030

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

Progress with elimination of lymphatic filariasis highlighted at #2025NTDPMM. Updated @WHO evaluation guidelines will make impact assessments more efficient. #beatNTDs

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

2025 National NTD Programme Managers Meeting https://t.co/vGYZCtVbfZ

[Pauline Mwinzi @pmwinzi]

The meeting room is ready, and the ESPEN team is here. Looking forward to great coversations with NTD Programme Managers in the WHO Africa Region over the next 3 days #PMM2025 ...staying on track of NTD eleimination targets 2030

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

🌍 This #WorldNTDD25, we celebrate progress in the fight against #NTDs! 💪

While many countries in #Africa have made significant strides, 39% of the global NTD burden still remains in the region.
We must Unite, Act, & Eliminate to achieve the 2030 NTD Roadmap! #EndingTheNeglect

[ICTC @TrachomaControl]

“The elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in India is a testament to the country’s dedication to strengthening its eye health systems". Congratulations India on becoming the 20th country to #endtrachoma! #beatNTDs
https://t.co/N9NyBbmdjZ

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

We are excited to kick off the Annual Meeting of National #NTD Programme Managers in the @WHOAFRO region under the theme 'Stepping up Country Ownership to Accelerate Programmatic Action.' Join us for insightful discussions here: https://t.co/HyzjCioebF

#NTDPMM2023 #EndNTDs

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

In remembrance of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, whose legacy of compassion & unwavering dedication to ending Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) has left an indelible mark on global health. Our thoughts are with her family & @TheCarterCenter in this difficult time. #EndNTDs

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

We #ESPEN are honoured to have this group of experts to provide advice on accelerating progress towards #NTD2030 targets, #SDGs #EndNTDs.

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

The 8th meeting of the Preventive-Chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases(PC-NTDs) Regional Programme Review Group ends today!

Gratitude to the members for their expert contributions to the #NTDElimination agenda. Your unwavering commitment is driving progress to #EndingNTDs

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

We are bridging borders for a #TrachomaFree Africa!

With the support of #ESPEN, #RAFET2023 saw stakeholders discuss surgical audits, transition planning & reaching special populations. This showcased our collaborative push towards eliminating Trachoma! #EndNTD

[ESPEN @ESPEN_WHOAFRO]

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) cause more than 170,000 deaths a year.

The Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of NTDs (ESPEN) partnership at @WHO is mobilizing to strengthen preventive treatment & accelerate efforts to end the most prevalent NTDs in Africa. #EndNTDs

[Dr Socé Fall - DrMed, PhD, FRCP @SoceFallBirima]

WHO congratulates-benin-and-mali-for-eliminating-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem. https://t.co/kjrPLDfPQw

[Teshome Gebre @tgebre1]

@TrachomaControl Congratulations to our colleagues in #Benin and #Mali for achieving this incredible milestone @WHO @ITIatlanta @TFGH @CarterCenter @WHOAFRO @Sightsavers @cbmWorldwide @lftwworldwide @FredHollows @RTIfightsNTDs @lionsclubs