Happening today! USAID Global Health’s Act to End NTDs | East program’s Andrew Kyambadde is joining global health experts at the SID-US Annual Conference to share practical solutions for advancing health equity.

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🔬Strong lab systems are essential to #beatNTDs . Learn how lab technician Arief Rakhman is supporting Indonesia's efforts to eliminate NTDs – from sample collection in remote communities to processing in the lab rti.org/insights/indon… #WorldLaboratoryDay

It’s #WorldLaboratoryDay ! To celebrate the day, check out these 5 lessons learned from lab systems in Indonesia & the Philippines to learn how lab systems can support efforts to #beatntds .

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Mark your calendars! At the SID-US Annual Conference next week, RTI’s Andrew Kyambadde will speak on a Global Health Equity panel to share practical solutions for facilitating healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Learn More: ⬇️ rti.org/event/sid-us-2… #BeASpark

In the Gambella region, USAID's Act to End NTDs | East, implemented by RTI fights NTDs, is targeting districts and refugee camps with Trachoma treatment. This effort focuses on communities hit hardest by the bacterial eye infection. #GlobalHealth #EndTrachoma

Early 🐦 Registrations Open!

Registrations are now open for the NNN Annual Conference 2024. Join us in 🇲🇾 in October.

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📅Deadline Extended!

Following requests from members,  we are extending the deadline for submission proposals for the NNN Conference 2024 until Sunday, 28th April at 23:00 ET.

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The Regional COR-NTD Meeting for South-East Asia begins today! More than 100 researchers, country program leaders and other key stakeholders are convening to discuss operational research to #beatNTDs in the region. World Health Organization South-East Asia USAID USAIDGH Gates Foundation

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in coordination with the NNN DMDI CCG are launching the supplement on mental health and stigma and NTDs in the International Health Journal. Mark your📅for the 🚀

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More than 1B people around the🌍are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). We're proud to implement USAID Global Health's Act to End NTDs | East program, which supports countries to reach their NTD control and elimination goals.
#WorldHealthDay #beatntds

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#ICYMI The Mozambique Onchocerciasis Elimination Expert Advisory Committee (MOEEAC) has launched! We are proud to support the government of Mozambique with the formation of this important committee through USAID Global Health’s Act to End NTDs | East program. ow.ly/q41m50RaPNr

📢 Mozambique launched their first-ever expert committee to advance onchocerciasis elimination.
The launch of the committee signifies an important step forward for #beatntds efforts in the country. ow.ly/q41m50RaPNr

RTI is excited to announce the expansion of USAID Global Health’s Act to End NTDs | East program’s support in Nigeria. Through the leadership of the Act | East program, we are proud to support Nigeria in their efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases. bit.ly/3VPPOO7

#WorldHealthDay is here! To wrap up #WHWWeek , we are celebrating #healthworkers like Arief Rakhman, who are working to build a healthier future for all by making long-term monitoring of diseases like lymphatic filariasis possible. ow.ly/v2qQ50R51fG

Khadija Mohamed Kikara met skepticism when first distributing medicine for lymphatic filariasis in Tanzania 8 years ago. Thanks to her & the Government of Tanzania’s nationwide strategy to eliminate LF, perceptions are changing. Learn more for #WHWWeek ow.ly/yCZZ50R51ih

#Mozambique is working to eliminate trachoma, a neglected tropical disease that can lead to blindness. Follow Inocencia, a #WHWWeek hero as she travels to remote communities to support trachoma elimination.

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Health workers are crucial to the success of NTD elimination efforts.

By integrating NTDs into training curriculum for health professionals, the Philippines is preparing the future health workforce to #beatntds . Find out more for #WHWWeek ow.ly/6gmQ50R51jx

From never treated to behavior change champion, Majorie Lamour is working to overcome barriers to medicine acceptance in Haiti. ➡️ health education, she is ensuring all communities in Plaine-du-Nord are reached with #beatntds efforts. #WHWWeek WI-HER ow.ly/fP0Y50R51li

Act | East is excited to expand support to three additional states in Nigeria - Akwa Ibom, Niger, and Katsina. We are proud to continue to support the Government of Nigeria and bring in new partnerships to strengthen #beatntds efforts.

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Recently, Department of Health Philippines and Act | East identified ways to support planning & budgeting for #NTDs , including:

✅ Optimizing funding streams
✅ Political advocacy
✅ Aligning guidance w/local health goals
✅ Empowering program managers
✅ Budgeting tools

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