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Community health outreach on tropical diseases in a rural African setting.

New Report Highlights Progress And Challenges In Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases In Francophone Countries

First of its kind assessment urges Francophone nations to unite, act, and eliminate NTDs through renewed political commitment and collaboration A new report released today provides an assessment of the burden of neglected  tropical diseases (NTDs) in Francophone countries, highlighting the significant progress made as well  as the challenges that remain. The report calls for […]

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Healthcare worker performs eye examination on a patient in Zambia.

Helmsley Pledge $2.19 Million To Help End Blinding Disease In Zambia

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has joined Sightsavers in the global fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with a grant of US$2.19 million to help eliminate the blinding disease in Zambia. The funding was announced at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum in Dubai where a total of $777m US dollars were pledged to help […]

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