U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
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@WHO Director-General Tedros: "...advances in tackling neglected tropical diseases, which affect over one billion people and disproportionally impact the poorest and most marginalized communities, are at real risk of backsliding." #beatNTDs https://t.co/RcwEznqWcv
🌟 Spotlight on Andrew Kyambadde, Health Systems Strengthening Lead for @USAIDGH's Act to End NTDs | East program! In this new article, Andrew shares his journey as a champion of resilient health systems, driving progress in the fight against NTDs: https://t.co/qKs3RSHi9U
Tomorrow is #WorldOneHealthDay! In Uganda’s Karamoja region, teams are integrating interventions to #beatNTDs with veterinary care for livestock + animals. This #OneHealth approach builds trust, strengthens health systems, and ensures essential care for more people and animals.
A recent regional learning exchange hosted by @USAIDGH Act to End NTDs | East program brought together reps from 🇪🇹 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇳🇬 🇲🇿 to increase collaboration and identify solutions to integrate NTD medicines into national supply chains. Learn more 🔗
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How can we build sustainable supply chains to #BeatNTDs? @USAIDGH's Act | East hosted a regional learning exchange with @MinofHealthUG on
🚛 mainstreaming NTD supply chains
🌍first and last mile challenges
📝 insights from other sectors
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Another 158K people in Uganda no longer need mass treatment for onchocerciasis thanks to @MinofHealthUG, @MectizanMDP, cross-border collab, and @USAIDGH support. With just one area left needing ongoing MDA, Uganda is advancing toward OV elimination. Read more:
To achieve the “last mile” in trachoma elimination in Uganda, gaps in delivering health services must be addressed. Learn how Act | East is fostering equity in #NTD services at the upcoming Virtual Showcase Event for @USAIDGH's 2024 HSS Case Competition. https://t.co/BafRye7Moi
Uganda is paving the way from more effective & efficient process for the delivery of NTD services. Thanks to strong government leadership, the new approach promises greater visibility, swifter delivery, & improved accountability. #beatntds
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District teams in Uganda are gathering for the roll out of a new domestic resource mobilization tool to help districts mobilize & efficiently utilize financing to support #beatntds efforts & ensure adequate coverage of NTD services @results4dev@MinofHealthUG
I was honored to join communities in Pakwach District to commemorate World Neglected Tropical Disease under the theme “Unite, Act, Eliminate” which emphasizes collective action and collaboration to address NTDs.
Currenetly attending a training on #NTDs organised by @MinofHealthUG and @RTIfightsNTDs for journalists and districts communication officers at Golf Course Hotel. The training is meant to equip the participants with information and skills to report about NTDs in Uganda