Madurai Health and Leprosy Relief Centre
Taking surveys in rural populations to identify new leprosy cases; Special medical camp for leprosy sufferers and also for a rehabilitation meeting
Project Concern International
Social mobilization in 4 states, student’s photo-story exhibition on NTDs in 2 states, publication of article on NTDs, India’s first NTD tweetathon.
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Knowledge generation & transfer in Argentina: Challenges for public health policy. A Dengue application as a example. By Darío Codner-Universidad Nacional Quilmes
Access and Delivery Partnership (ADP)
Global Webinar: Understanding the Gender Dimensions of Neglected Tropical Diseases. An international panel will discuss the importance of sex, gender and their intersection with other social determinants of health in tackling NTDs.
LivFul
We would like to highlight on an interactive map where all the Vector borne Diseases such as Dengue and Chikungunya are prevalent. Highlighting where an alert has been set due to the higher than normal cases. It’s a simple visual with potential links to current published articles.
Gate Foundation Ghana
Panels members are the chiefs, Imams, people affected by leprosy and their family members, representatives of various 16 regions in Ghana and the media. We shall tackle the area where most people are abandoned because of leprosy and other NTDs.
Everythingpublichealth
Everythingpublichealth believes that information is powerful and not just any information but that which is understandable and accessible to all. We plan to develop and display on our web page an original article titled BEAT NTDs: FOR GOOD OF ALL. The article will educate on the various Neglected Tropical Diseases, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment and misconceptions about some NTDs, as well as the roles of different stakeholders in NTDs prevention and treatment.
Centro de Investigaciones Regionales Dr Hideyo Noguchi de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatan
The Research Center of the Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mexico has been a pioneer in the study of NTDs in the southeast of Mexico and it is an an entity with the capacity and experience which recognizes the relevance and importance of the control of neglected diseases We are very excited to participate the next January 30th and the next 2 weeks in the promotion of this date. Our activities will include: radio programs, TV presentations, cultural activities and conferences organization with the participation of the experts in the field from at least 4 different formal groups from our research center.
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
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.
Human African trypanosomiasis, Lymphatic filariasis, Schistosomiasis, Trachoma
Global Shapers Harare Hub
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.