How and why did snakebite become a priority in the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2017 to 2019 ?
The policy analysis lead me to discern the four crescendo pattern of prioritisation
New paper in BMJ Global Health
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The CDD Supervisor training is also ongoing in Kisumu county; Nyakach and Nyando. It is led by Ministry of Health,Division of Vector Borne and NTDs, Kenya with support from AIHD's Faith Muange in preparation for the Mass Drug Administration exercise . #beatntds
Mass Drug Administration at night time in low coverage village, Hinjilicut block. #GanjamHealthTeam #BeatNTDs
#FilariaFreeGanjam
Filaria can have far-reaching consequences on individuals' health and India's economy. But the good news is that the disease is preventable through raising awareness, vector control, and successful rounds of MDA.
#FightFilaria #BeatNTDs #FilariaFreeIndia
Health systems in Asian countries continue to bear the brunt of #dengue , with Bangladesh grappling with a deadly outbreak and cases on the rise in India.
On #WorldMosquitoDay , Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative emphasizes the need for a specific drug 💊 for the climate-sensitive disease. #BeatNTDs
Understanding how #Filaria spreads is essential for clarifying misinformation. Stay informed. Stay alert. Together, we can fight and eradicate Filaria. #FightFilaria #BeatNTDs #Filaria FreeIndia #mosquitoes
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Why are millions considered to be at high risk for #Filaria ? Filaria spreads in areas where #mosquitoes thrive the most. Here's how we can identify and ensure the communities in these areas receive the attention they deserve. #FightFilaria #BeatNTDs #Filaria FreeIndia
A great day in Thyolo today for the annual Neglected Tropical Diseases meeting. Great exchange of ideas on past, present and future research on NTDs in Malawi. More to come . #schistosomiasis , #trypanosomiasi , #rabies , #arboviruses
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Thoroughly enjoyed hosting the Masterclass on #Leishmaniasis by Professor Dr Shyam Sundar, a global expert on the same. The session was inspiring as well as informative in equal measure!
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