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GANE Kenya

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A non-profit organization empowering youth to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases #NTDs, through advocacy, awareness, and action. Together, we can #EndTheNeglect, for a healthier more equitable world 🌍

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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 4h
At #NNN2026 in Kigali, #GANE joined conversations on building more people-centred, resilient and community-responsive approaches to #NTDsElimination. From the community panel to the Youth Special Session, we contributed, listened and learned. 🇷🇼
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Applications for #YouthNTDsFellowship Cohort 2 are now CLOSED 🌍 Thank you to everyone who applied. Our team is now reviewing submissions. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email, with successful candidates receiving formal confirmation. #BeatNTDs #OneHealth
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨 FINAL DAY TO APPLY. The #YouthNTDsFellowship Cohort 2 closes TODAY. If you've been considering applying, don't miss the opportunity to put your name forward. 🔗 Apply via: ntdsyouthfellowship.s.gy/WRM1uz #YNTDsLeadership #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
One conversation sparks an idea-the idea reaches a community as one voice inspires another. That is the ripple effect of investing in young people. Cohort 1 of the #YouthNTDsFellowship showed the impact on #youth. Apply now via: ntdsyouthfellowship.s.gy/WRM1uz 📅 Deadline: 25 Sept. #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cohort 1 showed that the #YouthNTDsFellowship is more than sessions & knowledge- it's a growing community where young leaders exchange ideas, build connections & strive towards #NTDsElimination. Applications are open: ntdsyouthfellowship.s.gy/WRM1uz 📅Deadline: 25 Sept 2026. #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Applications are open 📝 The #YouthNTDsFellowship Cohort 2 brings 30 young leaders aged 18–35 (🇹🇿 & 🇰🇪) for a cross-border experience focused on NTD knowledge, leadership, mentorship & practical solutions. Apply by 25 Sept: ntdsyouthfellowship.s.gy/WRM1uz  #BeatNTDs #YouthLeadership
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
As the #YouthNTDsFellowship Cohort 2 approaches, we invite experienced professionals & practitioners to serve as mentors to emerging young leaders from 🇹🇿 & 🇰🇪 Help strengthen the next generation of NTD leaders. 🔗 Apply via: ntdsyouthfellowship.s.gy/KzVESl #YouthAgainstNTDs #EndNTds
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Different backgrounds. Different experiences. One shared commitment: #EndNTDs. Cohort 1 of the #YouthNTDsFellowship showed what happens when young professionals come together to exchange ideas, build connections & learn from one another. Applications for Cohort 2 open: 15 Sept. #YNTDsLeadership
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“I came in wanting to learn. I left knowing I had something to contribute.” That shift captures the #YouthNTDsFellowship experience for Cohort 1: creating space for young professionals to learn, question, connect, and find their voice in the movement to #EndNTDs. 📅 Applications open: 15 Sept.
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Cohort 1 of the #YouthNTDsFellowship helped young professionals build confidence, strengthen their leadership, & find new ways to contribute to #NTDsElimination. Now, Cohort 2 is on the way 🇹🇿 🇰🇪 📅 Applications open on 15 Sept. #YouthAgainstNTDs #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A new chapter of the #YouthNTDsFellowship is about to begin 👩‍💻 Following the first cohort by One Health Society Tanzania, the fellowship is entering its next cohort with #GANE, creating opportunities for young leaders across Tanzania & Kenya. 📅 Applications open on 15 Sept. #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📢 Deadline extended! There’s now ONE more week to submit an EOI for the FIG FGS Case Studies. Don’t miss the chance to have your work, lessons & approaches captured and contribute to wider learning. ⏰ Deadline, August 24. English: bit.ly/4wojlhy French: bit.ly/4wka49V #FGSchisto #EndFGS
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Today's your last chance to submit an Expression of Interest for the FIG Country Case Studies Initiative. Help ensure valuable country experiences are shared across the global health community. 🔗 Submit via: English: bit.ly/4wojlhy French: bit.ly/4wka49V #FGSchisto #WomensHealth
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Happy #InternationalYouthDay 🌍 Young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—we’re changemakers today. Across #Africa, #youth are raising awareness, driving innovation and helping accelerate the fight to #EndNTDs. Invest in youth. Give us a seat at the table. Let us lead 💚 #YouthAgainstNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
FIG is looking for country experiences to develop into case studies that support advocacy, policy & programme learning. Submit your Expression of Interest via: English: bit.ly/4wojlhy French: bit.ly/4w2XyuR #FGSchisto #WomensHealth #BeatFGS
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
#GANE joined fellow stakeholders in the #NTDAdvocacy, Communication & Social Mobilization (ACSM) Technical Working Group Meeting, convened under the theme: "Strengthening Inclusive Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization for NTD Elimination in Kenya."
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
This #FathersDay, #GANE celebrates the father's and father figure's who lead by example, as they champion good health, promote safe hygiene practices, and support environments where children and communities can thrive. Happy Father's Day 💙 #EndTheNeglect #BeatNTDs
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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The #Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that healthcare can't stop when crisis starts. When conflict escalates, disasters strike or disease outbreaks spread, people need healthcare they can rely on. Join our call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📉 New UNAIDS data shows AIDS deaths and new HIV infections at their lowest in 30+ years. But after a year of funding cuts, HIV testing is down 22% and PrEP down 38%. The progress is real, the risk is too. 🔗Our response: ow.ly/AFcr50ZcaQp
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
By 2050, nearly 2 in 5 children globally will be African and on #DayoftheAfricanChild—children remain among the most disproportionately affected by #NTDs. This day is a reminder that advocacy must be matched with urgency & sustained action. #AfricanChild #EndTheNeglect
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Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) @iddonews.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 Attention Researchers - need to make map showing data over time & location? But fed up having to waste time standardising basic data? IDDO Statistician Rhys Peploe has created a tool that could save you lots of time… #BeatNTDs #visualisations #ToolsForResearchers
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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Join our Human Rights Council side event as we explore how rights defenders can resist rising intimidation & safeguard equal access to health. 📅 Tuesday 16 June ⏰ 13:00 BST | 14:00 CET | 15:00 SAST 📍 Room IX at the Palais de Nations, Geneva | Online: bit.ly/4xvCdf8
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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Ahead of #DayOfTheAfricanChild, Moussa's story is a reminder that no child should experience ill health from a preventable and treatable disease. Learn how treatment helped him recover from #schistosomiasis and return to school. 👇 unlimithealth.org/news/a-simpl...
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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Climate change, urbanization, and travel are accelerating the spread of #Dengue. Children, the elderly, and those with health conditions face the highest risk. This #WorldDengueDay, we must unite to protect communities everywhere from this growing threat. #BeatNTDs
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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 10/06/2026
⚽ Developing a treatment isn’t a solo run. It’s a team effort. As the world gets ready to kick off the #Football World Cup tomorrow, we’re spotlighting a different kind of squad 👉the one it takes to develop life-saving medicines for people with neglected diseases. #FIFAWorldCup
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
#NTDs such as #Schistosomiasis, can hinder growth, contribute to malnutrition, & impair cognitive development, affecting a child’s ability to learn and thrive. At Siambe Primary School in Keiyo Ward, Trans Nzoia County, efforts are underway to change this narrative. 🧵👇
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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Unsafe food kills 1.5M people annually, per a new @who.int report. Children under 5 also face 3x the risk of illness. Crucially, new data now tracks lethal threats like Chagas disease. Learn more about the new estimates: bit.ly/4oggAeS #BeatNTDs
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Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, young children at highest risk
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organizati...
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Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) @iddonews.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Are you researching #InfectiousDiseases #EmergingInfections #malaria #AMR or #NTDs? The datasets we host harmonise tens of thousands of individual patient data, enabling researchers to answer new questions from existing data. Learn more www.iddo.org/data-sharing #BeatNTDs
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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📅 Save the date: NNN SCH–STH webinar Join parts from the SCH & STH community for technical updates, shared learning and discussion. 🗓️ 11 June 2026 🎙️ WHO update on elimination validation 🇳🇬 Lessons from integrated delivery in Nigeria 📢 Steering Committee updates us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
In a community in Western Kenya, Mama Leah has lived with the burden of #jigger infestation that has affected her health & mobility. One challenge was access to sanitation—without her own latrine, she relied on neighbours, a difficult routine worsened by her physical condition.
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, #GANE reaffirms that environmental health is human health. Environmental degradation, unsafe water, & poor sanitation continue to drive #NTDs, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. We call for stronger #WASH & #climate action 🌍
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
#Schistosomiasis remains a persistent #NTD affecting vulnerable communities across Kenya. Yet in Trans Nzoia County, local partnerships are demonstrating that elimination is possible. Asega Dam in Keiyo Ward was once identified by KEMRI a major hotspot in the ward. 🧵👇
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Today, we join all Kenyans in celebrating #MadarakaDay, a moment to reflect on our nation's journey, achievements, and shared responsibility in shaping a healthier and more equitable future. Happy Madaraka Day Kenya 🇰🇪 #MadarakaDay2026 #EndTheNeglect #EndNTDs #YouthLeadership
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
As the world comes together to celebrate Eid al-Adha, #GANE extends warm wishes to all observing this sacred occasion. May this Eid bring peace, hope, and renewed strength to communities across the globe. Eid Mubarak 🌙 #EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #GlobalHealth #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
As the world commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ—a symbol of renewed life and enduring hope—we are reminded of the power of compassion, resilience, and collective responsibility. May this season inspire us to continue building healthier, more equitable communities for all.
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
This Good Friday, we reflect on the values of compassion, sacrifice, and hope. May this day inspire us to lead with kindness, stand for one another, and remain grounded in humanity. #GANE wishes you a meaningful and reflective #GoodFriday 🌍
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Every year, 2B+ people #globally lack access to safely managed drinking water. On #WorldWaterDay, we are reminded that water is not just a basic need—it is a critical pillar of #publichealth, dignity, and sustainable development. #EndTheNeglect #BeatNTDs #HealthEquity
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This week’s #NTDsMythBuster: we focus on #mycetoma. World Health Organization states—#Mycetoma often starts as a painless swelling, causing patients to delay care until damage occurs. #GANE urges early care-seeking, stronger detection, & integration of skin #NTDs into #WASH & primary healthcare.
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This week’s #DeepDive is on #Mycetoma— an #NTD that continues to cause preventable disability in vulnerable communities. According to the @WHO, mycetoma is a chronic, progressively destructive disease of the skin & underlying tissues caused by certain bacteria or fungi.
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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
HISTORY MADE: Libya 🇱🇾 is officially the 28th country to eliminate #trachoma! 🎉 The global total of countries that have eliminated at least one #NTD is now at 60, well on our way to the @who.int 2030 target of 100 countries! Let's #BeatNTDs together. Details: bit.ly/3ODXP7e #UniteActEliminate
Yellow background with large purple text: "60 Countries." Below in smaller black text: "have now eliminated at least one NTD, bringing us closer to achieving." Pink text on a white background: "The WHO NTD Roadmap goal on NTD elimination!" Bottom right logo: "UNITING TO COMBAT Neglected Tropical Diseases."
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We are excited to have Canadian Network for NTD join FIG 👏 This national coalition of Canadian organisations brings strong advocacy, research, and policy expertise to help us elevate #FGS within global health priorities. To learn more about FIG: bit.ly/FIG-schisto #EndFGS #EndTheNeglect
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We are excited to welcome our newest FIG member🎉 One health Society Tanzania brings vital One Health and community‑driven expertise to strengthen integrated action on #FGS. To learn more about FIG and the work we do: bit.ly/FIG-schisto #EndFGS #EndTheNeglect
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
We are proud to announce the #NTDTriviaChallenge Champions: 🥇 Mohamed Abdi Ismail 🥈 ADIGA RICHARD 🥉 Ian Situma The challenge sparked learning, dialogue, & deeper awareness on #NTDs & we congratulate the winners & thank everyone who participated 🌟 #YouthAgainstNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Today, we mark #WorldNTDDay2026 🌍 Over 1.7B people remain at risk of #NTDs, driven by poverty and limited access to #WASH and healthcare. At #GANE, we champion bold, youth-led action to #EndTheNeglect through advocacy, education & integrated solutions. #YouthAgainstNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Ending #NTDs takes unity, sustained action, and shared responsibility. Our final #NTDTriviaChallenge question closes our countdown to #WorldNTDDay2026. 🏅Top 3 participants receive certificates on 29 Jan—as we head to 30 Jan, let’s turn knowledge into action. #EndTheNeglect
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Global Schistosomiasis Alliance @gsa.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission. With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real. Check out this round up of events and activities bit.ly/WNTDD26 #UniteActEliminate
Promotional graphic for World NTD Day 2026 featuring bold text reading “30 January – World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.” Additional text announces “What’s happening for World NTD Day 2026 – Unite. Act. Eliminate.” It invites viewers to explore events, webinars, and campaigns, and to share their own activities for #WorldNTDDay. A shortened link (bit.ly/WNTDD26) appears at the bottom.
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Unlimit Health @unlimithealth.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Our judges selected four winning posters from our World NTD Day competition 🌟 Vote for your favourite: unlimithealth.org/cast-your-vo... #WorldNTDDay
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
#Youth make up about 60%+ of Africa’s population—a powerful force for health advocacy & community action. Today's #NTDTriviaChallenge—toward #WorldNTDDay2026, Jan 30—question highlights the role of #youthleadership in ending #NTDs. Let us know in the comments below 👇 #EndTheNeglect #BeatNTDs
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Yesterday marked #WorldLeprosyDay—a reminder #leprosy remains a #publichealth challenge, driven by delayed diagnosis, limited access to care, & stigma. At #GANE, we reaffirm our call for early detection, equitable treatment, & no discrimination as we work toward #NTDsElimination. #EndTheNeglect
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GANE Kenya @ganekenya.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#NTDs cause chronic pain, disability, & disfigurement for millions—often driving stigma & long-term social & economic impact. Today's #NTDTriviaChallenge question invites reflection on what shapes progress toward elimination. Share your answer 👇 #BeatNTDs #WorldNTDDay2026
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