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He Fought the ‘Fiery Serpent’ – President Carter’s contribution to ending neglected diseases
For decades, late President Jimmy Carter was dedicated to human rights, democracy, peace, and alleviating human suffering. USAID remembers his legacy, especially his herculean efforts to end a set of little known diseases called NTDs. Continue Reading He Fought the ‘Fiery Serpent’ – President Carter’s contribution to ending neglected diseases
Administrator Samantha Power’s Op-Ed on Jimmy Carter
See USAID Administrator Samantha Power's op-ed on the legacy of late President Jimmy Carter Continue Reading Administrator Samantha Power’s Op-Ed on Jimmy Carter
Recent Webinar: New Cooperative Agreement: Ending Neglected Diseases through Operational Research
In case you missed it, check out a recent webinar from USAID and COR-NTD on the Ending Neglected Diseases through Operational Research cooperative agreement. Continue Reading Recent Webinar: New Cooperative Agreement: Ending Neglected Diseases through Operational Research
Vietnam Eliminates Blinding Trachoma
Vietnam has eliminated blinding trachoma as a public health problem. The World Health Organization announced the news. Continue Reading Vietnam Eliminates Blinding Trachoma
USAID at the 2024 World Health Summit
USAID's Assistant Administrator for Global Health, Dr. Atul Gawande, spoke at the World Health Summit about female genital schistosomiasis, a neglected condition affecting women and girls. Continue Reading USAID at the 2024 World Health Summit