Global Action
Photo courtesy of: Photoshare/Tushar Sharma (2010)
On the first-ever World NTD Day, partners from across the globe called on leaders to take action and #BeatNTDs: For Good. For All. Over 98 activities (59 in-person and 39 digital) were held to mark World NTD Day. These were organized across 35 different countries, including 23 countries endemic for NTDs.
Partner Content Spotlight
From human stories to graphics, browse what partners have created to maximize attention for NTDs. The conversation doesn’t stop here: keep the momentum going and share the resources below throughout 2020.
Social Media Resources
Sightsavers Social Media Toolkit
Toolkit for Sightsavers’ event at the Science Museum Lates on 29 January 2020
News & Blogs
African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Announcing the third cohort of the African Researchers’ Small Grants Program
WHO and NNN Toolkit: Wash and Health Working Together
A ‘How-To’ Guide for Neglected Tropical Disease Programmes.
Sightsavers to host elimination game at London Science Museum
Sightsavers has organised a free, interactive event on 29 January.
NTDs Support Center: Letter to the Editor
Dear Decaturish – Your neighbors are beating neglected tropical diseases
Dr. Julie Jacobson - Ivermectin: an old drug with new tricks
Lunch talk in celebration of World NTD Day
UMASS Medical School to Participate in World NTD Day
Guest speaker Patrick Skelly to present on Jan. 30
Wateraid and the Leprosy Mission: Report
The importance of water, sanitation and hygiene for LF and leprosy care.
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Blog
Mental health, NTDs and universal health coverage