UnitingtoCombatNTDs

@CombatNTDs

Our partnership works to control, eliminate, and eradicate neglected tropical diseases () and improve the lives of over a billion people.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 26

    Neglected tropical diseases affect 1.5 billion people. They keep children out of school, adults out of work and cause immeasurable suffering. Enough is enough: Today we say it's time to !

    End the Neglect
    Over 1.5 billion people - that's one in five people on Earth - are affected by a group of diseases called neglected tropical diseases. It's time to the end the neglect.
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  2. 10 hours ago

    Do you have an evidence-based idea that repurposes neglected tropical disease platforms to aid the COVID-19 response? The Ascend Learning and Innovation Fund provides funding to turn your ideas into projects! UKaid

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  3. 12 hours ago

    Join from 2pm GMT today. They will be hosting a live Q&A about the ASCEND fund and the effects of COVID-19. Learn more:

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  4. May 6

    Yesterday we asked if you know how many people were at risk of elephantiasis in 2018. The answer is 893 million people. Read more about elephantiasis here:

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  5. Retweeted
    May 5

    Are you an expert on neglected tropical diseases of the skin? If yes, is building a database of disease-specific & cross-cutting experts to help , & would ❤️ to hear from you. Please register at (📸, )

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  6. Retweeted
    May 5

    This World Day let’s thank our for providing clean care for wound management and surgeries required for the treatment of many NTDs including and

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  7. May 5

    Quiz time! Elephantiasis - also known as lymphatic filariasis - is an NTD which causes severe swelling to the lower limbs. It is one of the leading causes of disability in the world. Do you know how many people were at risk of infection in 2018?

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  8. May 4

    "...we wonder how the pandemic will affect families in low-income communities across the world, but specifically, the African continent". Check out this fantastic blog from on how NTD programmes can contribute to the fight against COVID-19:

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  9. May 4

    Challenge accepted, ! The Uniting to Combat NTDs' comms team is always interested in hearing some eye facts too.

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  10. Retweeted
    May 3

    Absolutely YES - fighting the neglect starts by informing more & better . full support with our internal and extrenal network experts on R&D for -Thank you and

    📢The WHO Academy plans to launch its 1st 10 courses for online learning in May 2021. The Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Department would like to bid to create an NTD course for this launch. Would you like to learn more about NTDs from WHO? If yes, 🙏vote:
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  11. Apr 30

    Challenge accepted ! Just like with NTDs, keeping hands clean is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You've heard it from our team (plus some of the smaller members of our team!) now we extend the challenge to , & ...

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  12. Retweeted
    Apr 28

    📣 MAJOR UPDATE: The Conference 2020 will be virtual! Discussions are ongoing about a meeting platform & workshop format--more info provided in due course. Also, workshop proposal deadline extended to 15 May 2020. Read the latest here:

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  13. Apr 29

    ., & , have launched a new campaign, working with political leaders across Africa to support their leadership during these unprecedented times. Check it out here:

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  14. Retweeted
    Apr 27

    's affect over 1.5 billion people. is looking for young exceptional people to join its Youth Advisory Board, to develop & drive a youth strategy as well as directly advise the NTD community on policy & programme’s. Apply on

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  15. Apr 25

    We’re joining the Twitter cheer to celebrate amazing health workers around the world who continue their lifesaving work under the pressure of a global health crisis. Join us & call on leaders to fund our health systems & protect our this

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  16. Retweeted
    Apr 22

    We're joining in saying 💛

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  17. Apr 19

    If you missed One World: broadcast last night, catch up tonight on BBC 1. The event - hosted by and - brought the world together to thank the millions of care workers fighting on the frontline of the pandemic:

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  18. Apr 18

    Join and this evening from 7pm BST via the below link, and catch up tomorrow from 7.15 on BBC One. The special, One World: broadcast will celebrate health workers and rally support to beat :

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  19. Apr 18

    We are proud to support , and all of its partners, in the fight against . Join WHO and tonight from 7pm BST for One World: , a historic, global broadcast to support the fight against :

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  20. Apr 18

    Health workers are the cornerstone of sustainable health systems. From reaching remote communities to fighting on the front line against pandemics like . Join & at One World: tonight, to thank health workers:

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  21. Apr 18

    Tonight and will host a special broadcast: One World: . Tune in via the below link as the world comes together to show solidarity and join forces in the fight against :

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