2024

Vietnam has eliminated blinding trachoma as a public health problem. The World Health Organization announced the news. Continue Reading Vietnam Eliminates Blinding Trachoma

This World Sight Day, we are bringing attention to the leading infectious causes of blindness: river blindness and trachoma. People living in areas where these diseases persist—where health services and adequate water and sanitation are often limited—face a higher risk of infection. Continue Reading Preserving Sight: Ending River Blindness and Trachoma

WHO Prequalifies First-Ever Chewable Albendazole, Advancing Global Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases In an achievement for global health, India-based Mepro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. has received World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for its generic chewable Albendazole 400 mg tablets, marking the first time this formulation has met the WHO’s rigorous standards. This pivotal

Over the years—to better align with global, regional, and national policies that emphasize equity, access, and effective services for people at risk of or living with any NTD—USAID’s Program has expanded its strategy. Continue Reading New Resource: Ending ALL NTDs—USAID’s approach to partnering with governments

The Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) is a multi-donor-funded research consortium designed to support operational research to improve the effectiveness of NTD programs. Continue Reading 10 Years of Learning & Achievements through COR-NTD

USAID’s Neglected Tropical Diseases Division is pleased to announce the ‘Ending Tropical Diseases through Operational Research’ (ENDOR) award. Continue Reading Announcing the ENDOR Award

New USAID-supported research is revolutionizing schistosomiasis treatment strategies Continue Reading The Fight Against Schisto, the Snail-Borne Spreader

In a momentous celebration on World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, the Philippines marked a pivotal moment for the health and well-being of Filipinos with the launch of its Multi-Disease Elimination Plan (MDEP) on World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day Continue Reading Philippines Launches Ambitious Multi-Disease Elimination Plan on World NTD Day

From never treated to behavior change champion, Marjorie Lamour is helping reach communities in Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti with treatment for lymphatic filariasis through health education. Continue Reading From never treated to behavior change champion: LF treatment in Haiti

Conflict and insecurity are challenges for public health service delivery. Learn how USAID’s Act to End NTDs | East program is using a conflict-sensitive approach to deliver NTD services in Mozambique. Continue Reading Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases Amidst Conflict and Insecurity