Sustainability within NTD programs is a challenging issue & there is a need for a common understanding of what sustainability means. New research assesses different perspectives to generate a working definition of sustainability for NTD programs. #beatNTDs journals.plos.org/plosntds/artic…

To safeguard and promote the health of its citizens, every country must have effective field epidemiology capacity. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay

A huge congratulations to Dr. Malecela! We are delighted to hear this 😁

Among many things, Mwele Malecela is gracious in using her voice to elevate inspiring advocates, and carries a persistent, heartfelt message of global social justice.

The award is so deeply deserved 🏆

Tuesday, September 7th is the first ever World Field Epidemiology Day 🥇

Field epidemiologists are trained responders who work to prevent outbreaks in countries around the 🌍

They have saved many lives during #COVID19 . Join TEPHINET in celebrating them: worldfieldepidemiologyday.org/get-involved

The World Health Organization (WHO) #NTDRoadMap2030 calls for a change in operating models by increasing country ownership, clarifying the roles of organisations and other stakeholders, their culture and perceptions. Join #NNN2021 for a special session on achieving this essential pillar to #BeatNTDs .

The World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record shows the number of people at risk of trachoma remains significantly lower than historical estimates, with a 91% reduction in the number of people at risk since 2002. Get the latest trachoma data 👇. #beatNTDs

The 12th annual NNN conference begins on 7 Sept! Partners from around the world are meeting virtually to discuss paradigm shifts towards country-owned, impact-orientated, and cross-sectoral programmes to #beatNTDs . Follow NNN for live updates! #NNN2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record shows the number of people at risk of trachoma remains significantly lower than historical estimates, with a 91% reduction in the number of people at risk since 2002. Get the latest trachoma data 👇. #beatNTDs bit.ly/Trachoma-data-…

“The trachoma community has demonstrated its resilience and agility throughout the COVID-19 pandemic' - AngeliaSanders discusses progress to #endtrachoma following the publication of trachoma data in the World Health Organization (WHO) weekly epidemiological record. #beatNTDs bit.ly/Trachoma-data-…

The World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record shows the number of people at risk of trachoma remains significantly lower than historical estimates, with a 91% reduction in the number of people at risk since 2002. Get the latest trachoma data 👇. #beatNTDs bit.ly/Trachoma-data-…

Women are twice as likely to require surgery for trachoma than men. New research explores gender differentials on surgical uptake in Pwani and Mtwara Regions, Tanzania. Learn more: books.aijr.org/index.php/pres… #beatNTDs

Nicole Baldwin, MD, FAAP (((Dorit Reiss))) Our President 😝

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“Whatever we have achieved in Ghana, we can achieve elsewhere” - Sightsavers Dr Agatha Aboe talks to #GlobalCitizen about efforts to #endtrachoam in Ghana and how we can achieve elimination globally. #beatNTDs #VisionForAll globalcitizen.org/en/content/the…

'The trachoma community has demonstrated its resilience and agility throughout the COVID-19 pandemic' - AngeliaSanders discusses progress to #endtrachoma following the publication of trachoma data in the World Health Organization (WHO) weekly epidemiological record. #beatNTDs bit.ly/Trachoma-data-…

In 2020, 42,045 people were managed for trachomatous trichiasis, the late blinding stage of trachoma, with 53% of surgeries being conducted in Ethiopia, which accounts for 49% of the global trachoma burden. Get the latest trachoma data 👇. #beatNTDs bit.ly/Trachoma-data-…

'The #EndingTrachoma project has highlighted the importance of the environmental improvement... A key success of the project is strengthening the capacity of the local Aboriginal environmental health workforce.' Read our #IndigenousPeoplesDay blog 👇. trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/emp…

How would communities respond to #beatNTDs treatment amidst #COVID19 ? What concerns might they have?

Our blog on what we learned from community listening sessions in Nigeria: bit.ly/3x0DlHr

How women are leading the fight to #BeatNTDs 💪 --> Check out this new USAID Global Health blog featuring three women on the frontlines bit.ly/3jpi9pL

'Trachoma disappeared from most parts of Australia when living conditions improved. This included reducing overcrowding, improving housing & access to health hardware. We still have further work to achieve this in remote communities.'
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The World Health Organization (WHO) #NTDroadmap2030 provides a blueprint to strengthen partnerships to ensure no one is left behind. It will play an important role to achieve and sustain trachoma elimination among indigenous people in Australia. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #beatNTDs bit.ly/3Apd1IZ