Saurabh Jain

Scientist, Global Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, WHO. Health policy analyst & health systems expert, championing the cause for communicable diseases.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO has issued major updates to its visceral leishmaniasis - also know as kala-azar, treatment guidelines for eastern Africa and South-East Asia, recommending new regimens that significantly improve patient care - incl. shorter, effective and safer treatments https://t.co/P848ltWWMW

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

@etihad @EtihadHelp I booked a flight from DEL-GVA via AUH departing DEL on 02 March. I was not permitted to enter the airport as AUH-GVA showed canceled, while it showed DEL-AUH scheduled. Whom to reach out for rerouting as all customer care channels not available.

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

@Dr_Tripathi @BMGFIndia @GileadSciences @EuroPRGuru @DNDi @TheENDFund @CombatNTDs @NTD_NGOs @MSF @MSF_Suisse @ckarutu @CIFFchild @wellcometrust

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

The global incidence of visceral leishmaniasis, the most dangerous form of the disease, has fallen by 58% between 2014 and 2024 -- a powerful sign of progress.

In 2023, Bangladesh became the first country globally to eliminate this disease as a public health problem. 

@WHO-recommended visceral leishmaniasis elimination strategies and tools – from rapid diagnostic tests and effective treatment regimens to vector and animal reservoir control – are saving thousands of lives each year.

Yet, the disease remains endemic in 80 countries across all 6 @WHO Regions.

We know what works. Now we must scale it up – together.

Strategic framework for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem in eastern Africa 2023–2030 https://t.co/K3HTYaqOIY

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

@IndiaUNGeneva @abagchimea @DarenTang72 @WIPO @SCBriand @WHO @UNGeneva Incredible experience. Congratulations and thanks to PMI, Geneva, for the leadership, coordination and support @BrahmaKumaris

[India at UN, Geneva @IndiaUNGeneva]

#IDY2025 at #PalaisDesNations Geneva

Special thanks from PR @abagchimea to @DarenTang72 DG @WIPO @SCBriand Chief Scientist @WHO, and @UNGeneva

Led by Sister Jayanti of Brahma Kumaris, participants experienced #yoga’s physical, mental & spiritual benefits through a series of asanas & meditation techniques.

#InternationalDayofYoga
#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
#YogaDay2025
#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav

@moayush, @iccr_hq @IndianDiplomacy

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

New framework launched to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in eastern Africa (https://t.co/3vI7eLLdsd)

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

@MuskUniverseUsa 45283

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

Congratulations!!
https://t.co/EP6UY5wbCo

[Dr Camilla Ducker @drclstbg]

Call for public consultation! @jain_WHO https://t.co/cSWd2bVXem

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

WHO and Gilead Sciences extend collaborative agreement to enhance access to treatment for visceral leishmaniasis
https://t.co/qPA4vsfRZ1

[Saurabh Jain @jain_WHO]

WHO publishes two landmark documents on leishmaniasis vector control •https://t.co/UogLzDcT72

[WHO Kenya @WHOKenya]

Participants of eastern African countries & stakeholders discussing the elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis, VL, have made a firm stand – Nairobi Declaration - to end the problem in the region. They will now advocate with governments and agencies to support this cause.

[Dr Camilla Ducker @drclstbg]

Committed to end #VisceralLeishmaniasis and to the new #Nairobideclaration! #ActNow #ActTogether
#beatNTDs
Many thanks to all for their time, passion and dedication

[Dr Camilla Ducker @drclstbg]

Investment in #NTDs is investment in the broad development agenda.
We must #ActNow and #ActTogether.
#BeatNTDs #VisceralLeishmaniasis

[Daniel Argaw.D @Daniel_Argaw_D]

Stakeholders’ meeting for the Development of a Strategic Plan for the Elimination of #VisceralLeishmaniasis in East Africa kicked off today in Nairobi. Its attended by Representatives of MoH, @WHO, @AU, @AfricaCDC @Endfund, @DNDi, @MSF, @BMGF,@Elmaphilanthropies and others

[Dr Camilla Ducker @drclstbg]

Director of #NTDs and partners call on the #leishmaniasis community to sign up to Nairobi Declaration on elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem from the East African countries. Together we can #hopeforleishmaniasis #BeatNTDs #Nairobideclaration

[Gabby Stern @gabbystern]

Listen to @WHO's #NTDs Director @SoceFallBirima. These diseases tend to afflict the lowest-income people in the world and are often linked to water, sanitation and hygiene problems where they live. Solveable problems. As Dr Fall says, Act now, act together. ⬇️

[Manak Gupta @manakgupta]

Well said Arnab