To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September.… Read More »Zimbabwe Prepares For Ward Based Mass Drug Administration For Bilharzia, Intestinal Worms And Lymphatic Filariasis
Following Africa Day, the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Shooting Touch, and Speak Up Africa united and organized a basketball and health clinic to equip youth… Read More »In Rwanda, Basketball Unifies Partners To Say “No to NTDs”
More than 1.7bn people require treatment for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) worldwide, with over 40% of the burden in Africa. Data indicate that reducing the… Read More »Breaking The Cycle Of Neglect: New Report Highlights The Economic Benefits Of Eliminating NTDs In Africa
On this International Youth Day, we celebrate the power of the youth as critical agents of social change at the community, village or national and… Read More »The Power Of The Youth To End Neglected Tropical Diseases
On Mandela Day 2020, we share the successes that we have achieved and the lessons that we have learned as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More »Mandela Day 2020 – The Fight To End Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Still Continues
A ‘league table’ is being drawn up showing how African countries are faring in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). NTDs rarely make headline… Read More »Africa To Review Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases