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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 16h

Day 2 at #NNN2026 has been inspiring! To truly beat #NTDs, the path forward is clear: integrate interventions into national health systems and place affected communities at the heart of the response. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/4xSNuFz #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At #NNN2026 today, the message was clear: distance to NTD care is still too far for too many. Uniting's Ruth Rensburg noted a whole-of-government approach can sustain elimination gains. Help bridge the gap. 🌍 Download the Partners' Playbook to #BeatNTDs: bit.ly/4pa7CPs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

12 workshops. 21 Rapid Fire talks. 4 sub-themes. 3 days in Kigali. Here's a first look at what's on the #NNN2026 programme 👇 bit.ly/4xSNuFz

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

World Rabies Day theme “Stronger Together” proves rabies elimination takes all of us. From vets and healthcare workers to communities and global partners, we all play a role. Thank you for everything you do to end rabies! #WorldRabiesDay2026 #WRD2026 #StrongerTogetherWRD #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

26 African countries have eliminated at least one #NTDs. At the AUDA-NEPAD "From Cost to Capital" roundtable during #UNGA81, leaders discussed how sustained, country-owned health investment delivers durable social and economic returns. More: bit.ly/4AwPdCM #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Over 1.4B people are affected by #NTDs, causing 170K+ deaths annually. Numbers aren't enough. The END Fund and African Women in Photography's 'Through Her Lens' photography exhibition showcases the human side of these treatable conditions. 📍 Open at #UNGA 💻 View online: bit.ly/4yWNwNF

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Through Her Lens - The END Fund

A photography project created in partnership between the END Fund and African Women in Photography, spotlighting women and girls affected by neglected

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When the UN Human Rights Council passes a resolution with zero opposition, the world listens. ⚖️ The new resolution on #NTDs, led by Malawi, has undeniable legitimacy to drive real change and hold governments accountable. Read the full story: bit.ly/4y4Ihv5 #BeatNTDs

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Leprosy Insights Magazine #19

In July 2026, a new resolution was adopted by the United Nations which tied NTDs inextricably to human rights. It is a milestone moment that changes the game from here on in. The Leprosy Mission spoke...

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

While #WorldRabiesDay focuses on #rabies elimination, it is important to support the @who.int NTD Roadmap too. By working together, we can strengthen health systems & prevent zoonotic disease from emerging. It is time to be Stronger Together in 2026. Click here to read more – www.worldntdday.org.

A rural scene depicts a person walking beside a donkey carrying firewood. Goats are nearby, and there are traditional huts in the background with a landscape of hills and trees. Below, a graphic for World Rabies Day features stylized people and animals forming a circle, with the words "Stronger Together.

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ICYMI: We were at @who.int #RC76AFRO in Addis Ababa discussing sustainable health financing and multi-disease elimination! Read up on the newly endorsed call to action and our key takeaways here: bit.ly/4xdSnJ6 #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just 17 days to go until #WorldRabiesDay 2026! Join our global community on 28 September because this year we are Stronger Together. Only by working together, can we build sustainable community-led solutions. How will you make a difference in your community in 2026?

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

With Timor-Leste & Bhutan's major victories over #Trachoma & #Rabies, 65 nations have now eliminated at least one #NTDs, proving that ending preventable diseases is possible when we all #UniteActEliminate. We must protect these hard-won gains. Let's keep the pressure on to #BeatNTDs!

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🇧🇹 Bhutan is the 1st country validated by @who.int to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies in the South-East Asia region! This #OneHealth success is a massive leap toward our 2030 #NTDs Roadmap goals. Learn more: bit.ly/4qXDGYV #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Timor-Leste has officially eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, bringing the total to 64 countries worldwide that have now eliminated at least 1 #NTDs and marks trachoma's full elimination across the @who.int South-East Asia Region. 🎉👁️ More info: bit.ly/3Tfrqqh #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem! It is the 33rd country globally and 4th in the @who.int South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. 👏 More-> bit.ly/3Tfrqqh #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The #RC76AFRO in Addis Ababa saw a landmark ministerial call to action to accelerate multi-disease elimination and sustainable health financing. Read our full report here: bit.ly/4xdSnJ6 #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Together, we are building strong, self-reliant health systems to protect families and secure Africa's health future. #BeatNTDs 📷 @who.int

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🌍 #RC76AFRO has kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! Health leaders from 47 Member States gathering at the UN Conference Center to shape continental health policies. Uniting is here for the next 3 days to bring you live updates as we advocate to #BeatNTDs @who.int

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For World Water Week, @unlimithealth.bsky.social is looking "beyond the tap." 🚰 While WASH services are essential, infrastructure alone won't stop schistosomiasis transmission. Local realities and community-led solutions must come first. Read their latest insights: bit.ly/4gp7TLx #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🦟Driven by global warming, mosquito breeding zones are expanding, putting millions more at risk of malaria & #NTDs like dengue, chikungunya & LF. This #WorldMosquitoDay, let's fight back through vector control & health innovation. Learn more about these NTDs: bit.ly/3URAHlE

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Over 1 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs). Yet, they are entirely preventable and treatable. 🌍Learn the basics, the impact, and how we can #BeatNTDs in this quick 101 guide: bit.ly/4g5p0Ds

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How does a disease make the @who.int #NTDs list? It must affect the poor, be tropical, have a health solution & lack research. But what did it take for #noma & #mycetoma to get added, and what changed? This @forbes.com piece looks at how partners work to #BeatNTDs: bit.ly/4xzMZjR

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A new @who.int report shows strong progress toward eliminating #trachoma! 🌍🎉 32 countries validated for elimination 📈 6 more hit targets But conflict, displacement, & data gaps threaten these gains. Cross-sector partnerships are vital to protect progress.👇 Read: bit.ly/4wPWXO2 #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Funding cuts, conflict, and climate change threaten 20 years of progress against #NTDs. The cost of inaction? Affected families lose $33B annually in wages and medical costs, trapping communities in poverty. We must act now. bit.ly/4nFhCzI #BeatNTDs

Infographic with a purple background stating, 'Annually US$33 billion in wages and health expenses is lost due to neglected tropical diseases.' Includes a bar graph and coin icons. Text at bottom reads, '[An Investment Case for Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases].'

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In 2010, 62% of children in parts of Zimbabwe suffered from #schistosomiasis. Thanks to partners working with the government via Deworming Innovation Fund, the country halved prevalence, nearly wiped out intestinal worms & cut LF treatment needs by 86%! #NTDs Story: bit.ly/4vZhO05 #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Chagas disease affects 10.5M people globally, causing 8K deaths annually. With no vaccine, AI is stepping in. By leveraging the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database, researchers could cut drug development costs and time: bit.ly/4pN6qTB #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A turning point for tropical medicine. @who.int has updated its treatment guidelines for visceral leishmaniasis, shifting to shorter, oral, and less toxic regimens for patients in eastern Africa and South-East Asia. 🩺🔬 Read more: bit.ly/44QFYyW #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In Senegal, brave volunteers catch disease-carrying flies by hand to track and stop river blindness. Watch this incredible film about their vital work to eliminate onchocerciasis: bit.ly/4yNwa6A #BeatNTDs #NTDs

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The Fly Collectors: Why They Collect Flies to End Blindness

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As leaders meet at the #AUSummit on Health, we must ensure #NTDs aren't left behind. To deliver health for all and meet the AU Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond goals, we must prioritize: 👥 Community engagement 🤝 Cross-sector coordination 🎯 Targeted resources. No one can be left behind. Let's #BeatNTDs!

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The UN Human Rights Council Resolution 62/21 marks a critical shift in how the world tackles #NTDs. It acknowledges that 1B+ people can no longer be left behind. Read how this resolution impacts the fight: bit.ly/4p5bkuO #HumanRights #BeatNTDs

The image features a purple background with the bold white text: "WHAT THE RESOLUTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND NTDs CAN DO." Below, it lists four points in white text with a yellow dot preceding each: "Elevate NTDs on policy agendas," "Strengthen accountability," "Mobilise investment," and "Accelerate elimination efforts." At the bottom, there is a curved yellow graphic with the words "UNITING TO COMBAT NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES" and a small heart symbol inside a grid.

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We say thank you to Malawi and the core group of Member states including Burkina Faso, Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania and The Gambia for leadership in securing the first-ever Human Rights Council resolution on #NTDS. More -> bit.ly/4p5bkuO #HumanRights #BeatNTDs

A person wearing colorful traditional attire sits on a chair next to a basin of water, a thermos, and a basket. The background features text thanking Malawi and several African countries for their leadership in securing a UN Human Rights Council resolution on Human Rights and NTDs.

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Trachoma is not a public health problem in El Salvador! It is the 32nd country validated by @who.int for #trachoma elimination. Learn more: bit.ly/4hdmyLP #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The #HRC62 resolution isn't just paperwork. By firmly linking #NTDs elimination to human rights, this milestone creates the perfect momentum to mobilize the resources needed to cross the finish line. Let's finish the job bit.ly/4p5bkuO #HumanRights #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The #HRC62 resolution on #NTDs and human rights sends a strong political signal to galvanise collective action on NTDs across sectors and governments & reinforces key linkages between NTDs and human rights. Learn more about this here -> bit.ly/4p5bkuO #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

In a massive step toward an equitable, inclusive, & rights-based future, 28 countries co-sponsored the landmark @UN_HRC resolution 62/67 on #HumanRights & #NTDs. 🔊 Listen to statements from representatives of 🇬🇲 The Gambia, 🇲🇺 Mauritius, 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire, & 🇪🇹 Ethiopia #BeatNTDs #HumanRights

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Historic news from #HRC62: The Human Rights Council has adopted its first-ever resolution on NTDs and human rights! Find out more here -> bit.ly/4p5bkuO #BeatNTDs #HumanRights

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#Schistosomiasis thrives where poverty, poor #WASH, and weak health systems intersect. In this article, Prof. Francisca Mutapi and Mark Woolhouse make the case for shifting internationally agreed targets from short-term control to long-term transformation bit.ly/4eVy1OV #BeatNTDs

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Organisations and advocates can help support global momentum on NTDs and human rights. Learn more about how you can support the proposed Human Rights Council resolution on NTDs. 🔗 bit.ly/4w8wMS2#HumanRights #BeatNTDS

A person stands outdoors holding a colorful measuring stick in one hand and documents in the other. They are smiling and wearing a polka-dot shirt. Text on the image reads, "The first-ever Human Rights Council Resolution on NTDs and human rights has been proposed at #HRC62.

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Happy #TropicsDay! ☀️ The tropics host 80% of the world’s biodiversity, but also a massive public health challenge. Over 1 BILLION people, mostly in the tropics, suffer from neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs). We can't have sustainable tropical development without health equity. Let's #BeatNTDs! 🌍

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thanks to 20+ years of research by Prof. Francisca Mutapi, a new child-friendly #bilharzia treatment is finally reaching millions of vulnerable children across Africa. “To defeat NTDs on the continent, Africa must take the lead.” Read her inspiring story 👇https://bit.ly/4w8n5TM #BeatNTDs

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Professor Francisca Mutapi Helped Change the Course of Bilharzia Treatment for Millions of Children on the African Continent – Africa Health Watch

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The first-ever @UN_HRC resolution on NTDs and human rights has been proposed at #HRC62, led by Malawi alongside a core group of African member states. This will elevate #NTDs within the global #humanrights agenda. Help advocate for the resolution's adoption -> bit.ly/43JLByg #BeatNTDs

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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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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @uniting.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Before the 2016 #NTDs recognition by @who.int, only a few scientists were working on #mycetoma. Now, 200 scientists spread over 36 countries are researching to bring an end to the debilitating disease, thanks to partnerships with organizations like @dndi.org. Learn more -> bit.ly/3PRwTCb

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The Long, Strange Journey of Mycetoma Research

A decade after the flesh-eating, bone-destroying neglected disease gained official recognition, research advances but challenges persist.

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