Act to End NTDs

On the job training was provided to health workers from Kota Baru local community health centre in preparation for the pre-TAS survey for lymphatic filariasis in several villages in Melawi Regency, supported by USAID Act to End NTD | East Program. Photo Credit: RTI International/Oscar Siagian

Lab notes: 5 things we’ve learned from lab systems in Indonesia and the Philippines

Lab technicians in Indonesia analyze night blood survey samples like this one, as seen in a microscope, to determine if lymphatic filariasis worms are present. Photo Credit: RTI International/Oscar Siagian

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A woman has her blood drawn at Bata Luar Village during a pre-TAS survey for lymphatic filariasis in Melawi Regency, West Kalimantan. Photo Credit: RTI International/Oscar Siagian

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Act | East Congratulates Bangladesh on the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis

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12 hours 24 min ago

Driven by local data and local solutions, microplanning is critical for efforts to #beatNTDs! As part of the Training of Trainers, participants are visiting districts in Tanzania to put microplanning into practice. Thanks to support from @USAIDGH Act to End NTDs | East program! https://t.co/p1LyUv81cg

12 hours 32 min ago

Happening Now: The 2023 Microplanning Training of Trainers is underway in #Tanzania! Representatives from 9 countries have gathered to discuss how to use microplanning to accelerate efforts to #beatNTDs @CDCgov @pahowho @USAIDGH @TheENDFund @unlimithealth https://t.co/d89XpQ5YPQ

2 days 13 hours ago

RT @TrachomaControl: Africa accounts for the world’s largest burden of trachoma. However, scale-up of the @WHO-endorsed SAFE strategy has supported six @WHOAFRO Member States to eliminate the disease, including Benin & Mali last week! Learn more . #AfricaDay https://t.co/EjSIgdihuz https://t.co/kddumX1IZn

6 days 15 hours ago

RT @PowerUSAID: .@WHO announced that the People’s Republic of #Bangladesh has eliminated lymphatic filariasis—a cruel, disabling disease—as a public health problem. This is a big win. Ending preventable disabling diseases is key in improving people’s lives. https://t.co/rpGJlzkW3f https://t.co/bOY70zGYyQ

1 week 3 days ago

RT @USAID_BD: Congrats to for eliminating lymphatic filariasis–one of the most disabling tropical diseases–as a public health problem. Kudos to the Ministry of Health and all partners who made this accomplishment possible! #BeatNTDs @GawandeUSAID @WHOSEARO @USAIDGH @USAID @RTI_INTL_DEV https://t.co/pWFwocNMBT

1 week 6 days ago

RT @USAIDGH: We’re celebrating with #Bangladesh..! The country has eliminated the disabling disease lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. We’re proud to work alongside the country, across sectors, & partners to #BeatNTDs. https://t.co/bfz0hh9Rif @USAID_BD

1 week 6 days ago

Bangladesh has officially eliminated lymphatic filariasis as public health problem! Thanks to the commitment and dedication of the government and health workers, the next generation of Bangladeshis no longer have to worry about this disabling disease. https://t.co/Hyd4cEfaFH

2 weeks 10 hours ago

RT @GawandeUSAID: NTD NEWS: Bangladesh has eliminated lymphatic filariasis! That means 40 million Bangladeshis are free from future risk. Bangladesh becomes the third @USAID supported country this week to eliminate a neglected, disabling disease. https://t.co/eWuYuWcZZz

2 weeks 11 hours ago

Bangladesh has achieved @WHO validation of elimination of LF! We are proud to have supported the government of Bangladesh on their journey to #beatNTDs through @USAIDGH’s Act to End NTDs | East program. https://t.co/A4t93cj0uQ

2 weeks 14 hours ago

RT @USAID: Big #publichealth news from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh . The country has eliminated an ancient, disabling disease as a public health problem called lymphatic filariasis. Ending life-altering diseases = improving futures! https://t.co/MC1CGSEeTh

2 weeks 14 hours ago

RT @RTI_INTL_DEV: Today we join @WHO and @USAIDGH in celebrating the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Bangladesh! RTI is proud to have supported this incredible milestone through the Act to End NTDs | East program #beatNTDs https://t.co/lwbRMt7T9S

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Act | East Congratulates Bangladesh on the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis

Lab notes: 5 things we’ve learned from lab systems in Indonesia and the Philippines

Up all night: How lab technicians are supporting Indonesia’s effort to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

Journey to End NTDs: How it works

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