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Bangladesh nears elimination of neglected tropical disease, ensures no one left behind

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USAID's Act to End NTDs | East program supports countries in the sustainable control & elimination of neglected tropical diseases

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RT @USAIDGH: Learn how #Bangladesh cares for people impacted by a disabling disease called lymphatic filariasis. Community health worker Alpana Akter provides weekly home visits and patient counseling, propelling Bangladesh’s efforts to #beatNTDs. #IDPD22 https://t.co/mnPk7xgu18 @RTI_Intl

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Congratulations @SoceFallBirima! We look forward to working with you to #beatNTDs https://t.co/ydWpfgDBpA

3 days 20 hours ago

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! #DYK Bangladesh is ensuring that health services are available to those impacted by LF? Learn more here: https://t.co/qVaZu0DeSt. #IDPD22 #beatNTDs https://t.co/VcB8iZXdz3

6 days 1 hour ago

How has lymphatic filariasis impacted individuals in Bangladesh? Read the stories of Mohim, Rafiqul, and Menu, three individuals impacted by lymphatic filariasis and learn how the government is ensuring they have the care they need. #IDPD22 https://t.co/d96e9o8AuT

1 week 1 hour ago

Bangladesh is close to eliminating lymphatic filariasis! Learn how the Government of Bangladesh is leading national efforts to eliminate LF and ensure no one is left behind #beatNTDs https://t.co/d96e9o8AuT

1 week 1 day ago

Join the @NNN post-conference webinar on reaching the #NTDRoadMap2030 through support to national programs with @sci_ntds @MITOSATH @Leprosymissint 1 Dec, 7am EST, 1pm CET, 5:45pm NPT https://t.co/CufdNxPXTX #BeatNTDs

1 week 3 days ago

RT @USAIDGH: Happy #WorldChildrensDay! Children are the future of our planet. Today, we celebrate and honor the work of millions around the to support the advancement of health care practices that protect children from infectious diseases, illnesses, and shocks. https://t.co/BzouLdMYnL https://t.co/wuFXnlp3ox

2 weeks 4 days ago

RT @MectizanMDP: #MDP35 #StampOutOncho #eliminateLF This year the Mectizan Donation Program turns 3️⃣5️⃣! Years of experience distributing Mectizan paid off in 2020 when suddenly everything became more complicated. But our partners rose to the challenge. See how ️ https://t.co/mGOaFYTDNj

2 weeks 4 days ago

Adaptive strategies are essential to ensure #beatNTDs efforts reach all those at risk. @TheAnnaExpress highlights recent efforts in Nepal to expand the reach of treatment, including raising awareness in schools and partnering with journalists. Learn more https://t.co/fv7WOOAWhP

3 weeks 1 day ago

Recently, @TheAnnaExpress published a series on “Making Nepal Better”, which includes a feature on Nepal's tremendous progress to #beatNTDs! We are proud to support these efforts through @USAIDGH’s Act to End NTDs | East program. Learn More https://t.co/PFjJ4jctTT https://t.co/KIHUAzj09v

4 weeks 23 hours ago

RT @jose_economist: Such an honor to present my first poster at the #HSR2022 in Colombia. In this multicountry study led by @results4dev and @RTIfightsNTDs, we studied common enabling factors that have contributed to resource allocation for #NTDs in #Colombia, #Guatemala, and the #Philippines. https://t.co/hdxUDg145F

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#DYK digital data is driving Haiti’s progress to eliminate lymphatic filariasis? This week at #TropMed22, USAID’s Act to End NTDs | East technical advisor Alain Javel and experts discussed how electronic data collection can help countries #beatNTDs https://t.co/yuOtfON8qR https://t.co/MqBw8amSPq

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Bangladesh nears elimination of neglected tropical disease, ensures no one left behind

Digital Data Brings Haiti Closer to Disease Elimination

Act | East at ASMTH 2022

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