Five million people are at risk of kala-azar in Kenya, but between extreme weather and the funding cuts, Turkana is losing many of the resources it needs to address the #NTD - jeopardizing the goal of eliminating it by 2030 https://bit.ly/4op9X9j #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
#WorldChagasDay graphic with text highlighting that over 7 million people are affected by Chagas disease and more than 100 million are at risk worldwide. It emphasizes that the disease is curable if treated early. Includes Chagas Coalition logo at the bottom.
🌎 There are more than 7 million people affected by #ChagasDisease, and more than 100 million at risk. Every year there are 30,000 new cases, 9,000 of them are newborns 👶despite the disease is 100% curable if treated in its early stages.
#WorldChagasDay #Chagas #BeatNTDs
Approximately one quarter of people with T. cruzi infection are women aged 15-44 years.
In 2026, 🟣 "Women at the Heart: Protecting the Next Generation from #Chagas" 🌎
#WorldChagasDay #ChagasDisease #DoençaDeChagas #BeatNTDs #NTDs
From the IDA-financed REDISSE program across 16 West African nations to @AfricaCDC's early-warning systems to communities whose lives have changed, the evidence is clear: development and security in Africa are inseparable.
🎬 Watch the World Bank film to learn more https://bit.ly/41vWFxR #BeatNTDs
For 50 million under-5s, there was no #schistosomiasis treatment. Until now.
As The World Bank spring meetings open Thursday, here's a reminder that this is what smart health investment looks like. https://bit.ly/4mhKXR8 #BeatNTDs
This #WorldHealthDay, @who.int calls us all to stand with science & at the #OneHealthSummit in Lyon, cities from 5 continents are proving that people, animals and ecosystems are inseparable.
#OneHealth IS NTD control.
https://bit.ly/4mfcTFb #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
The image features a purple background with the text "Wishing you a joyful Easter." Below, a message reads, "We stand with communities affected by neglected tropical diseases, because hope should reach everyone." At the bottom, there is an illustration of carrots and Easter eggs. The Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases logo is in the top right corner.
Hope is not a luxury. 🌸
This Easter, we stand with 1.45 billion people living with #NTDs and we won’t stop until every community is reached. #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
Many of the 1.45 billion living with #NTDs also live with depression, stigma, and exclusion - invisible burdens rarely counted or treated.
@who.int's new Essential Care Package puts mental health at the centre of NTD care.
🔗https://bit.ly/3O1KC8q #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
What if we told you that the secret to developing a life-saving sleeping sickness pill was making it look... exactly like a plain white tablet? 💊🧐 Dr. Stephen Robinson of @dndi.org breaks down the fascinating science of turning complex molecules into affordable medicine https://bit.ly/4sIj8Uz
32 African, European and international organisations have been appointed as members of the Global Health EDCTP3 stakeholders' group to provide expert advice and guidance on the programme. Congratulations to all our partners who are joining this group! Learn more ->https://bit.ly/480WCxE #BeatNTDs
Development partners: Want to help Ministries of Health mobilize #IDA21 funding for #NTDs?
This toolkit is your guide to better coordination & stronger proposals: https://bit.ly/461x0z0
#BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
Eid Mubarak card featuring ornate purple patterns and hanging lanterns, with a message about ending neglected tropical diseases.
Eid Mubarak! 🌙
As we celebrate with family, let’s remember that health is the foundation of a thriving community.
Investing in ending #NTDs is a "best buy" in global health, yielding $25 in benefits for every $1 spent. Let’s unite for a healthier future for all #BeatNTDs
Flag of Chile with the text: "Chile becomes the second country in the world to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem!" The Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases logo is present.
Chile becomes the 2nd country globally to eliminate leprosy!
A massive win for #GlobalHealth and clear signal that diseases of poverty can be defeated through inclusive care and bold leadership. Together, we can #BeatNTDs. Learn more on @who.int website: https://bit.ly/46Sn24b
#UniteActEliminate
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1 BILLION Zithromax doses.
90% reduction in trachoma since 2002.
We’re celebrating the incredible impact of Pfizer and the International Trachoma Initiative. 217.9 million people now live free from the risk of the disease.
Together, we can #beatNTDs. Learn more https://bit.ly/4uBNR78
The image features large purple text stating "61" and underneath, "countries have now eliminated at least one NTD, bringing us closer to achieving the WHO NTD Roadmap goal on NTD elimination!" The background is yellow, and the bottom right corner has the logo and text "UNITING TO COMBAT Neglected Tropical Diseases."
A historic win for global health! 🌎Chile has officially eliminated #leprosy, making it the 61st country to eliminate at least one #NTD. We are more than halfway to the @WHO 2030 Roadmap goal of 100 countries! Let’s keep the momentum going. #UniteActEliminate #BeatNTDs
The image features the flag of Chile in the background. Overlaid on the flag is a purple rectangular box with text celebrating Chile as the first country in the Americas to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem. The text includes the phrase "Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases."
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be verified by @who.int for the elimination of #leprosy, marking a historic milestone and highlighting the effectiveness of sustained investment in surveillance and health systems. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/46Sn24b #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
This #IWD2026, we celebrate the incredible women putting action into the NTD fight and moving us closer to the @who.int 2030 goals. Your expertise makes justice possible. Tag a woman whose work in global health inspires you! 👇
#ForAllWomenAndGirls #BeatNTDs #HumanRights
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Action is non-negotiable. Ending NTDs is a fundamental act of justice that secures a woman's right to health, education, and livelihood. End #NTDs. End the cycle of poverty and disempowerment.
#ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 #BeatNTDs #HumanRights
A person standing behind a woven textile with a wooden structure and palm trees in the background. Text beside them reads, "NTDs are a human rights issue." The image also includes the "Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases" logo.
At #HRC61, Malawi announced intent to table a resolution, putting #NTDs firmly on the agenda as an issue of justice, dignity, and the right to health. The persistence of these diseases is a reflection of structural inequality. Learn more https://bit.ly/3OJigzG
#BeatNTDs #HumanRights
A view of the room for the side event “Neglected Tropical Diseases as a Human Rights Issue” at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Our #HRC61 side event underscored that diseases of poverty are a matter of justice, highlighting the human rights impact of stigma & social exclusion.
Read how this momentum will drive action: https://bit.ly/3OJigzG #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate #HumanRights
H.E Ms. Madalisto Chidumu Baloyo, Minister of Health Malawi making a statement during the high-level segment of the 66th sitting of the United Nations Human Rights council
🚨 BREAKING: Malawi takes the global stage at #HRC61! 🇲🇼
At the high-level segment, Malawi's Minister of Health Hon. Madalitso Baloyi just announced a landmark resolution linking Human Rights & Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs) for the upcoming 62nd Session.
A massive step for 1B+ people!
This image is a flyer for an event titled "Neglected Tropical Diseases as a Human Rights Issue." It details a side event during the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council on February 4, 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Opening remarks are scheduled to be given by the Minister of Health from Malawi and the Ambassador of Malawi. Speakers include government officials from Malawi, Kenya, Morocco, and Burkina Faso, representatives from the World Health Organization, and the National Human Rights Commission of India. The event is organized by Uniting to Combat NTDs, in partnership with WHO, the Commonwealth, the Geneva Human Rights Platform, and the Anesvad Foundation. Logos of these organizations are at the bottom.
#NTDs reflect deep-seated patterns of inequality and discrimination.
We’re joining the Republic of Malawi & Anesvad Foundation for a side event at the 61st sitting of the UN Human Rights Council.
📍 Event: NTDs as a Human Rights Issue.
It's time for a rights-based approach to #BeatNTDs.
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."
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: https://bit.ly/3ODXP7e #UniteActEliminate
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New Year. New Impact. 🥂✨
Investing in global health creates a ripple effect that transforms economies and lives.
With 58 countries already seeing success, the path to elimination is clear. Let’s make 2026 the year we secure a prosperous future for all. #BeatNTDs
A person in a Sightsavers vest provides hand sanitization to another person at a makeshift station, both wearing face masks for safety.
Investment in #NTDs strengthens the health systems and worker networks that fought #COVID19. We must champion country-led strategies and secure new pledges to the #KigaliDeclaration, now: http://bit.ly/48oywy6 #BeatNTDs
US$342B.
That's the estimated economic benefit from averted health costs & increased productivity if we eliminate #NTDs by 2030 [WHO]. Ending these diseases isn't a cost - it's an economic accelerator. https://bit.ly/47Hexsl #BeatNTDs
Promotional image for Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases, featuring a Christmas ornament with a glowing Earth inside it, hanging from snow-covered branches. The text reads 'Peace on Earth, Health for All. Thank you for helping us protect the world's most vulnerable populations in 2025.'
This Christmas, let’s remember the forgotten. Entirely preventable and treatable #NTDs affect over 1 billion people, causing immeasurable suffering and disability. We have the tools. We just need the investment. Help us secure a healthy future for all: https://bit.ly/4pa7CPs #BeatNTDs
Infographic from WHO displaying a decrease in Guinea worm disease cases from 3.5 million to 15 in 2024, with a bar graph illustrating the significant reduction over time.
From 3.5 Million Cases to Just 15: the near-eradication of #GuineaWorm disease is a powerful testament to global commitment. This success - plus 58 countries eliminating at least one #NTD, proves elimination is possible.
https://bit.ly/47Hexsl #EndNTDs
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The math is simple: $1 spent on #NTD control yields ~$25 in economic gain. Our Board Vice Chair, Prof. Francisca Mutapi, argues it's time for African gov'ts to commit reliable domestic funds.
Read why it's a strategic development choice: https://bit.ly/48LsiGT #BeatNTDs
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hon. Jenista Mhagama, Tanzania's Minister of Health & a tireless champion for NTD elimination. Her leadership & commitment improved countless lives across the continent. Read our tribute to her enduring legacy: https://bit.ly/48xjs0D