In partnership with the NTD control programme unit in Ekiti State, Nigeria, we are aiming to sensitize the entire state about NTDs, and the existing prevention, control and treatment options. The activities will also create a platform of introducing the need for research and continuous advocacy to members of the state.
With over 60% of Zimbabweans affected by NTDs , we plan on hosting a half day seminar on NTDs targeted at youth groups, media personality and to bring in dignitaries from the Ministry of Youth. We will have 5 distinct sessions: 1. An introduction on NTDs and its effects globally and Zimbabwe from the Public Health Director of the Global Shapers Harare Hub 2. A presentation from a Climate Reality Leader trained by Al Gore on the link between climate change and public health (including NTDs) 3. A panel discussion on the state of NTDs in Zimbabwe and how various stakeholders can join together to win the fight by 2030.
For World NTD Day, the NALA team will collaborate with the local radio station and the health bureau to produce and broadcast a mass media campaign. This campaign will reach and inspire healthy changes for more than 150,000 people at risk for hygiene-related NTDs in Bench Maji Zone, located in Ethiopia’s Southern region, which is one of Ethiopia’s toughest disease hot spot areas. The radio show will raise awareness on NTDs and promote healthy hygiene behaviors. Community networks and local leaders will also be engaged to promote the program.
We will be implementing partner plans to sensitize the public using radio announcements in project locations in Nigeria. We also plan to publish two online articles on the progress towards control and elimination of NTDs and a new comprehensive NTD pilot project.
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Ifakara Health Institute will host activities that educate communities such as choirs, drama, and creating content development such as video. Targeted populations: School children Attendees: District Medical Officer, District NTD Program Manager, Teachers, and Community Leaders The event will focus on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths Location: Primary schools at Mtwara Rural District, Southern Tanzania Potential Outcomes: Awareness about World NTD Day, education, and understanding of NTDs.
The Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp will publish a web article (based in a publication in which we advocate for NTDs) and will post on social media.
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is holding an NTD seminar which will be live streamed on the LSTM website launching the restructure of the Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNTD) with a focus on a number of our activities demonstrating research and impact. Internally, LSTM is holding an NTD Day with posters and demonstrations focused on our activities with a sideline of NTD themed cakes and sweets.
GrowthAid will collaborate with other organizations to celebrate the day. An encounter with the media is planned for the day where we will highlight the importance of the day and emphasize the need for integrated planning for water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and NTDs. We also plan to distribute information materials on selected NTDs relevant to Ghana. By the end of the day, we hope that there will be greater awareness of the need for more investments to help speed up the elimination of NTDs.
On the first ever World NTD Day, learn about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which threaten 1.6 billion people living in the poorest and most marginalized communities worldwide and join us for a panel discussion with global health practitioners from The Task Force for Global Health, The Carter Center and RTI International, discussing why they are passionate about eliminating NTDs and why would should be too!
