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New Advocates Join Global Effort to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

Submitted by Sabin Admin on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 00:00

Former presidents of Guatemala and Chile and former PAHO director join forces with the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases to eliminate diseases of poverty

The Africa Union Joins the Global Fight to End Neglected Tropical Diseases by 2020

Submitted by Sabin Admin on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 10:34

Africa Union Health Ministers Call for Increased Investments to Rid Africa of Neglected Tropical Diseases

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, April 29, 2013— The Sixth Conference of African Union Ministers of Health (CAMH6) concluded on April 26, 2013 with a strong call for African countries and development partners to increase support for neglected tropical disease (NTD) control and elimination programs. This call for action supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal to control or eliminate ten of the most common NTDs by 2020.

Celebrities Urge Fans to Join the END7 Campaign

Submitted by Sabin Admin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 15:34

In a hard-hitting new video released today, celebrities from around the world called for support in the global effort to control and eliminate seven diseases that plague more than 1 billion people around the world, including 500 million children. In the video, international actors and musicians witness the devastation neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) cause and encourage their fans to be part of the solution.

New Paper Highlights Health Disparities in Australia and the Oceania Region

Submitted by Sabin Admin on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 16:43

Review of Region’s Neglected Tropical Disease Control and Elimination Programs Highlight Successes and Areas for Expanded Efforts

Integrated Neglected Tropical Disease Control and Elimination Programs: A Global Health ‘Best Buy’

Submitted by Sabin Admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 09:16

New Paper Highlights Important Links between Socio-economic Prosperity and Integrated Treatment Efforts

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